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Whether you're beginning a job search or looking to change careers, it's important to understand the salary ranges for the industries and jobs you are interested in. Knowing the average pay can help you negotiate a job offer and figure out the type of lifestyle the career will afford.
Knowledge about your future earning potential can also help you determine the best way to finance your college education and what combination of work, loans, grant, or other aid is right for you. Talk to a Financial Fitness Advisor for more information.
The DePaul Career Center's Salary Information section includes links to national salary averages. Review the Results section for the annual DePaul Career Outcomes Report, as well as salary statistics for DePaul graduates.
CollegeGrad.com offers calculators, cost-of-living wizards and resources so you can research the starting salary for a variety of different positions and review salary and hiring trends across the country. For more salary research resources, visit the Salaries & Career Links section.
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Master's degree recipients from CTI, Education and LA&S have salaries higher than the national average.
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Ninety-three (93%) of employers said they were satisfied with the quality of students they met at DePaul's job fairs and on-campus recruiting.
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According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, DePaul graduates earn 3% to 10% above the national average.
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Eighty percent (80%) of the top 50 largest public companies in Chicago recruit DePaul students.
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In 2005-2006, the number of employers recruiting at DePaul increased 68% from the previous year.
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Eighty-four (84%) of the largest employers in Chicago recruit DePaul students.
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Overall, DePaul bachelor's degree recipients earn more than the national average when employed after graduation.