College of DuPage: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of DuPage at a glance

• 16,114

  students enrolled

• 3,324

  degrees and certificates a year

• 25%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,401

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,510 in state, $11,610 out of state

• $38,925

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,909

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around College of DuPage

Professional jobs listed in the cities of DuPage County, where the college is.

• 1,302

  open professional jobs

• 193

  entry level

  15 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  53 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in DuPage County

  2026-08 · up 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $110,502

  median household income

  DuPage County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (14 open), finance (177 open), sales (155 open), operations (274 open), marketing (57 open), human resources (65 open).

Hiring most: Michael Page (34), Exelon (33), PECO Energy (33), Baltimore Gas and Electric (32), Pepco Holdings (32), KeHE (23), Zachry (20), LHH (17).

What they hire for: Engineering (278), Operations (274), Finance (177), Sales (155), Data & Analytics (75), Human Resources (65). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Du Page County Workforce Innovation Board.

• workNet DuPage Career CenterLisle · 630-955-2030 · Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is College of DuPage?

College of DuPage enrolls about 16,114 students and is a public 2-year institution in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. It awards about 3,324 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of DuPage?

25% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of DuPage graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,925 six years after entry and $46,909 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of DuPage offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. College of DuPage awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near College of DuPage?

1,302 open professional jobs are listed in DuPage County, 193 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page has the most openings.