College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $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 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $46,909 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29% | |
| Black | 9% | |
| Asian | 10% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 2% |
Other Two-year institutions in IL
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago | Not reported | Not reported | $53,341 |
| Black Hawk College | $6,944 | Not reported | $37,253 |
| CAAN Academy of Nursing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Carl Sandburg College | $3,662 | Not reported | $35,274 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College | $7,397 | Not reported | $36,531 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | $7,863 | Not reported | $36,484 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | $9,494 | Not reported | $28,467 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | $7,220 | Not reported | $32,427 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | $9,038 | Not reported | $31,114 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | $7,886 | Not reported | $37,962 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College | $6,375 | Not reported | $41,625 |
| College of Lake County | $7,607 | Not reported | $43,424 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. | $89,991 | $73,589 | Not reported |
| Computer Programming. | $87,336 | $56,556 | $7,812 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. | $86,313 | $56,480 | $8,690 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $78,079 | $80,813 | $15,750 |
| Engineering, General. | $76,160 | $72,916 | $10,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $75,450 | $56,073 | $11,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $70,554 | $61,982 | $19,871 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $70,294 | $61,907 | $17,746 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $65,890 | $52,615 | $7,938 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $65,434 | $65,389 | $17,250 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | $59,092 | $50,162 | $6,680 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $58,233 | $48,733 | $12,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $57,058 | $47,440 | $14,499 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $56,383 | $42,269 | $17,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $54,763 | $57,584 | $11,448 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | $52,007 | $50,181 | $10,664 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $51,089 | $44,125 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $51,083 | $35,447 | $11,250 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | $50,503 | $39,605 | Not reported |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $50,264 | $38,127 | $10,653 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10