College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, College of DuPage is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 16,114 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,909 ten years after enrollment, which is 15% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 24.7%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,410, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.51x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,401 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$46,909
Graduation Rate
24.7%
Median Debt
$10,410
Average Net Price
$7,401
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.17x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.51x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
16,114
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,560
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,750
Pell Grant Rate
20.1%
Federal Loan Rate
10.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$4,032
Income $30K–$48K
$4,390
Income $48K–$75K
$8,431
Income $110K+
$15,308

Student Demographics

Women
54.1%
White
41.8%
Black
8.7%
Hispanic
29.0%
Asian
10.2%
Two or More Races
3.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.0%

Accreditations

Programs (100)

Associate (44)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $51,089 794
Biological and Physical Sciences $52,007 244
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $65,434 103
Registered Nursing $78,079 95
Computer Programming Not reported 54
Design & Applied Arts $50,264 37
Business Administration & Management $58,233 32
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 30
Fire Protection $89,991 30
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $56,383 30
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 29
Dental Support Services $70,554 28
Criminal Justice & Corrections $40,306 27
Accounting Not reported 26
Engineering $76,160 24
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 23
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Not reported 22
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 21
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications $86,313 20
Graphic Communications Not reported 17
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 15
Applied Horticulture Not reported 14
Legal Support Services Not reported 14
Communication Disorders Not reported 14
Social Work Not reported 13
Culinary Arts and Related Services $50,503 11
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 11
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 9
Hospitality Management $36,946 9
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 8
Mental Health Services Not reported 8
Construction Management Not reported 8
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 7
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 7
Machinist Not reported 7
Fine Arts Not reported 7
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Not reported 7
Apparel and Textiles Not reported 6
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 6
American Sign Language Not reported 5
Library and Archives Assisting Not reported 5
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 4
Business Operations Not reported 4
Homeland Security Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (43)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $75,450 351
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $54,763 309
Computer Programming $87,336 81
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 49
Business Administration & Management $57,058 49
Design & Applied Arts $38,780 46
Accounting $43,199 42
Health Services Administration $51,083 41
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 41
Human Resources Management $70,294 29
Machinist Not reported 25
Business Operations Not reported 25
Rhetoric & Composition Not reported 24
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 22
Hospitality Management Not reported 21
Library and Archives Assisting Not reported 20
Homeland Security Not reported 17
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 16
American Sign Language Not reported 16
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 16
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 15
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 15
Marketing Not reported 13
Computer & Information Systems Security $65,890 12
Legal Support Services Not reported 12
Applied Horticulture Not reported 10
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Not reported 10
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 10
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 8
Mental Health Services Not reported 8
Computer Systems Networking $59,092 7
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 7
Apparel and Textiles Not reported 6
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 6
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 5
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 5
Agricultural Production Not reported 4
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Mechanics and Repairers, General Not reported 4
Graphic Communications Not reported 3
Communication Disorders Not reported 3
Construction Management Not reported 3
Show 13 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Agricultural Production Associate 2
Sports & Fitness Undergraduate Certificate 2
Fire Protection Undergraduate Certificate 2
Geography Undergraduate Certificate 2
Music Associate 2
Health Services Administration Associate 2
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Undergraduate Certificate 2
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Audiovisual Communications Undergraduate Certificate 1
Audiovisual Communications Associate 1
Social Sciences Undergraduate Certificate 1
Music Undergraduate Certificate 1
Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate 1

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