Engineering at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Associate's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
College of DuPage graduates in engineering earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of DuPage Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering 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 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
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| 18 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $76,696 | $78,001 | #15 | — |
| 19 | Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA | $76,492 | $69,653 | #32 | $68,555 |
| 20 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $76,388 | $81,975 | #11 | — |
| 21 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $76,160 | $74,827 | #18 | — |
| 22 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $75,974 | $66,681 | #37 | — |
| 23 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $75,970 | $74,640 | #19 | — |
| 24 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $75,865 | $72,467 | #24 | — |
Other Majors at College of DuPage by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $89,991 | $58,160 | #4 of 25 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | $86,313 | $45,016 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,079 | $69,105 | #562 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $70,554 | $59,215 | #75 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,434 | $62,471 | #247 of 560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,233 | $46,497 | #76 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $56,383 | $42,274 | #49 of 476 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $52,007 | $22,654 | #35 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,089 | $28,678 | #78 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $50,503 | $26,952 | #2 of 96 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $50,264 | $31,463 | #3 of 90 |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | $47,775 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,306 | $28,749 | #341 of 426 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $36,946 | — | #26 of 31 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of DuPage engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $76,160 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of DuPage rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, College of DuPage ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #18 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at College of DuPage worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for engineering ($72,916).
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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.