Program Payoff

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois. 111 certificate and associate programs, public. 111 of them report what graduates earn; for the rest, the figure below is what the occupation pays in Illinois.

ProgramCredentialMedian debtGraduates earnThe occupation pays
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's degree $9,000 $25,967 (23) $59,590
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Undergraduate certificate $7,000 not published $42,260
Emergency Medical Technicians
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's degree $14,839 not published $42,260
Emergency Medical Technicians
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's degree $10,000 not published $46,650
Pharmacy Technicians
Biological and Physical Sciences Associate's degree $10,664 not published $79,990
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Business Administration, Management and Operations Undergraduate certificate $11,500 not published $103,570
General and Operations Managers
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's degree $15,500 not published $103,570
General and Operations Managers
Computer Programming Undergraduate certificate $5,910 not published $132,110
Software Developers
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Associate's degree $6,371 not published $42,840
Data Entry Keyers
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree $17,225 not published $48,610
Dental Assistants
Design and Applied Arts Associate's degree $11,750 not published $62,560
Graphic Designers
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Undergraduate certificate $8,312 not published $45,960
Nursing Assistants
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's degree $13,006 not published $95,990
Registered Nurses
Accounting and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $80,230
Accountants and Auditors
Accounting and Related Services Associate's degree not published $80,230
Accountants and Auditors
Agricultural Mechanization Undergraduate certificate not published $62,480
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Agricultural Production Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $79,490
Soil and Plant Scientists
Agricultural Production Operations Associate's degree not published $79,490
Soil and Plant Scientists
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate certificate not published $46,650
Pharmacy Technicians
American Sign Language Undergraduate certificate not published $79,990
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
American Sign Language Associate's degree not published $79,990
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Apparel and Textiles Undergraduate certificate not published $79,120
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Apparel and Textiles Associate's degree not published $79,120
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Undergraduate certificate not published $47,990
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Associate's degree not published $47,990
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Undergraduate certificate not published $159,670
Natural Sciences Managers
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $60,740
Audio and Video Technicians
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $60,740
Audio and Video Technicians
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate's degree not published $56,720
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Undergraduate certificate not published $46,130
Customer Service Representatives
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's degree not published $46,130
Customer Service Representatives
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $46,010
Phlebotomists
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Undergraduate certificate not published $95,080
Speech-Language Pathologists
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Associate's degree not published $95,080
Speech-Language Pathologists
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $132,110
Software Developers
Computer Programming Associate's degree not published $132,110
Software Developers
Computer Software and Media Applications Undergraduate certificate not published $132,110
Software Developers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Undergraduate certificate not published $132,110
Software Developers
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's degree not published $132,110
Software Developers
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Undergraduate certificate not published $171,730
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's degree not published $171,730
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Construction Management Undergraduate certificate not published $103,470
Project Management Specialists
Construction Management Associate's degree not published $103,470
Project Management Specialists
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Undergraduate certificate not published $34,040
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate's degree not published $34,040
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Criminal Justice and Corrections Undergraduate certificate not published $39,490
Security Guards
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's degree not published $39,490
Security Guards
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $37,580
Cooks, Restaurant
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's degree not published $37,580
Cooks, Restaurant
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Undergraduate certificate not published $42,840
Data Entry Keyers
Design and Applied Arts Undergraduate certificate not published $62,560
Graphic Designers
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $58,240
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $58,240
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Undergraduate certificate not published $99,560
Electricians
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate's degree not published $99,560
Electricians
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $85,510
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $85,510
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $64,630
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $64,630
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $67,380
Medical Equipment Repairers
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $67,380
Medical Equipment Repairers
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $104,440
Power Plant Operators
Engineering, General Associate's degree not published $163,610
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $103,570
General and Operations Managers
Fine and Studio Arts Associate's degree not published $79,990
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Fire Protection Undergraduate certificate not published $140,240
Managers, All Other
Fire Protection Associate's degree not published $140,240
Managers, All Other
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $66,900
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Associate's degree not published $66,900
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Geography and Cartography Undergraduate certificate not published $140,240
Managers, All Other
Graphic Communications Undergraduate certificate not published $46,260
Printing Press Operators
Graphic Communications Associate's degree not published $46,260
Printing Press Operators
Health and Medical Administrative Services Undergraduate certificate not published $69,010
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's degree not published $69,010
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Undergraduate certificate not published $77,410
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate's degree not published $77,410
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Homeland Security Undergraduate certificate not published $140,240
Managers, All Other
Homeland Security Associate's degree not published $140,240
Managers, All Other
Hospitality Administration/Management Undergraduate certificate not published $82,070
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's degree not published $82,070
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $35,830
Childcare Workers
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's degree not published $35,830
Childcare Workers
Human Resources Management and Services Undergraduate certificate not published $76,820
Human Resources Specialists
Human Services, General Undergraduate certificate not published $46,950
Social and Human Service Assistants
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $51,320
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $51,320
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Legal Support Services Undergraduate certificate not published $63,670
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Legal Support Services Associate's degree not published $63,670
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Library and Archives Assisting Undergraduate certificate not published $47,120
Library Technicians
Library and Archives Assisting Associate's degree not published $47,120
Library Technicians
Marketing Undergraduate certificate not published $79,120
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Mechanics and Repairers, General Undergraduate certificate not published $83,180
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $63,220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree not published $63,220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Music Undergraduate certificate not published $79,990
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Music Associate's degree not published $79,990
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $47,100
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
Precision Metal Working Undergraduate certificate not published $58,520
Machinists
Precision Metal Working Associate's degree not published $58,520
Machinists
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Associate's degree not published $140,240
Managers, All Other
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Undergraduate certificate not published $76,060
Editors
Social Sciences, General Undergraduate certificate not published $75,320
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Social Work Undergraduate certificate not published $63,220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Social Work Associate's degree not published $63,220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $73,510
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Associate's degree not published $73,510
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Undergraduate certificate not published $46,800
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's degree not published $75,320
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Associate's degree not published $75,320
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $49,170
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $49,170
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

"Graduates earn" is the median two years after completing, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10; the number in brackets is how many graduates it covers. A dash means the Department has not published a figure — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates — and never that the figure is zero. "The occupation pays" is the state median for the occupation the program leads to, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and describes everyone in that job rather than graduates of this school.