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Glen Ellyn, IL · Public

College of DuPage

About this college

College of DuPage is a public institution in Glen Ellyn, IL. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $7,401 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $69,105
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $14,802 Net price × program length
Median debt $13,006
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $62,471
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $14,802 Net price × program length
Median debt $14,839
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 4.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $59,215
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $14,802 Net price × program length
Median debt $17,225
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

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Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $58,160
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $14,802 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,537
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt $7,000
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

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Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $52,724
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.2× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $47,775
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $14,802 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 3.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $46,497
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $14,802 Net price × program length
Median debt $15,500
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$4,032
$30,001–$48,000$4,390
$48,001–$75,000$8,431
$75,001–$110,000$12,717
$110,001+$15,308

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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