Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Associate's Degree · about 794 graduates a year
College of DuPage graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 16% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of DuPage Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 75 | University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC | $51,374 | $55,132 | #46 | $35,452 |
| 76 | Collin County Community College District Mckinney, TX | $51,130 | $51,984 | #74 | $32,114 |
| 77 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $51,092 | $54,329 | #54 | $33,138 |
| 78 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $51,089 | $50,195 | #130 | $28,678 |
| 79 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $50,870 | $52,933 | #67 | $29,018 |
| 80 | Winona State University Winona, MN | $50,823 | $48,547 | #198 | $46,673 |
| 81 | Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN | $50,707 | $48,436 | #207 | $41,906 |
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 |
| Engineering | $76,160 | — | #21 of 53 |
| 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 |
| 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 liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,678 one year after graduating and $51,089 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of DuPage rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, College of DuPage ranks #78 by median pay four years after graduation, and #130 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at College of DuPage worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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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.