Design and Applied Arts at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 46 graduates a year
College of DuPage graduates in design and applied arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of DuPage Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 26 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gnomon Hollywood, CA | $104,151 | $94,771 | #2 | $80,221 |
| 2 | Miami Ad School-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $90,812 | $94,009 | #3 | $56,833 |
| 3 | Miami Ad School Miami, FL | $90,812 | $96,658 | #1 | $56,833 |
| 4 | Miami Ad School-New York Astoria, NY | $90,812 | $86,434 | #4 | $56,833 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $71,901 | $63,316 | #5 | — |
| 6 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $63,359 | $57,653 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $50,921 | $54,340 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $50,687 | $48,417 | #8 | $43,778 |
| 9 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $49,484 | $46,277 | #9 | $21,397 |
| 10 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $41,857 | $44,919 | #10 | $32,153 |
| 11 | Ridgewater College Willmar, MN | $41,332 | $39,481 | #14 | — |
| 12 | Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI | $40,366 | $42,003 | #12 | — |
| 13 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $39,933 | $42,854 | #11 | — |
| 14 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $38,780 | $38,101 | #18 | $32,133 |
| 15 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $38,351 | $40,341 | #13 | — |
| 16 | Sessions College for Professional Design Tempe, AZ | $37,727 | $38,765 | #16 | — |
| 17 | Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC | $36,502 | $39,172 | #15 | — |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at College of DuPage
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $31,463 | $50,264 | $11,750 |
Other Majors at College of DuPage by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | $87,336 | — | #2 of 17 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $75,450 | $31,086 | #29 of 757 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $70,294 | — | #5 of 15 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $65,890 | — | #24 of 54 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $59,092 | — | #4 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,058 | — | #32 of 120 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,763 | $53,537 | #169 of 290 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,083 | $52,904 | #9 of 496 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,199 | $52,724 | #53 of 101 |
| Legal Support Services | — | $40,429 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | $40,196 | — |
| Library and Archives Assisting | — | $31,514 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of DuPage design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,133 one year after graduating and $38,780 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of DuPage rank for design and applied arts?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, College of DuPage ranks #14 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at College of DuPage worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($36,116).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.