by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about College of DuPage, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
At College of DuPage, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 6,866 undergraduate (6,866 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at College of DuPage.
Salary data is limited at College of DuPage. Among the programs that do report earnings, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. graduates earn an average of around $24,970.
Explore the full list of majors at College of DuPage, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,433 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
379 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist. · Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician. · Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician. |
375 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
86 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. · Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. |
47 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management. · Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. |
37 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
34 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
29 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. · Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. · Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. |
17 | NA |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. |
9 | NA |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Optometric Technician/Assistant. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
729 | $24,970 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
208 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 102 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
43 | NA |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. ↳ Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General. |
21 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. · Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
88 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
79 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
46 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Meeting and Event Planning. · Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management. · Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. · Tourism and Travel Services Management. |
27 | NA |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
26 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Digital Marketing. · Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
26 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
12 | NA |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
11 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
7 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations. · Fashion Merchandising. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 232 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
66 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
53 | NA |
| Mechanics and Repairers, General. | 6 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. · Interior Design. · Commercial Photography. |
91 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
13 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
24 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. · Robotics Technology/Technician. · Biomedical Technology/Technician. · Instrumentation Technology/Technician. |
19 | NA |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. · Telecommunications Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Protective Services Operations. |
32 | NA |
| Homeland Security. | 18 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
41 | NA |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. · Child Care and Support Services Management. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
41 | NA |
| Apparel and Textiles. ↳ Fashion and Fabric Consultant. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives Assisting. | 35 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
30 | NA |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. · Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Ornamental Horticulture. · Landscaping and Groundskeeping. · Greenhouse Operations and Management. · Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management. · Turf and Turfgrass Management. |
27 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
30 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. · Creative Writing. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Radio and Television. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ American Sign Language (ASL). · Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. ↳ Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geography. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Lineworker. |
3 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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