The most popular undergraduate major at College of DuPage is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). A list of all 88 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for College of DuPage graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 21 |
Ornamental Horticulture | 2 |
Greenhouse Operations and Management | 1 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 4 |
Turf and Turfgrass Management | 2 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 1 |
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 8 |
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 12 |
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 11 |
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 |
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 1 |
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 30 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 27 |
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 1 |
Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 30 |
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 3 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Engineering | 10 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
Robotics Technology/Technician | 2 |
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other | 3 |
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | 2 |
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | 12 |
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 2 |
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 19 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
Child Development | 7 |
Child Care and Support Services Management | 9 |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | 24 |
Fashion and Fabric Consultant | 7 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 46 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 715 |
General Studies | 174 |
Library Science |
Graduates |
Library and Archives Assisting | 26 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Biological and Physical Sciences | 123 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 62 |
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 3 |
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 59 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
Social Work | 13 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Geography | 5 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
Electrician | 1 |
Building/Property Maintenance | 8 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 41 |
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 12 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 38 |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 31 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
Welding Technology/Welder | 5 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Design and Visual Communications | 10 |
Commercial and Advertising Art | 20 |
Commercial Photography | 12 |
Interior Design | 31 |
Art/Art Studies | 6 |
Music | 2 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 18 |
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 26 |
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | 4 |
Medical Office Management/Administration | 3 |
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 14 |
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 104 |
Medical/Clinical Assistant | 11 |
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 3 |
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 23 |
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician | 29 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 180 |
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 15 |
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 69 |
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 39 |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | 31 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 |
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 11 |
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant | 25 |
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 7 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 110 |
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 38 |
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 270 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 55 |
Office Management and Supervision | 3 |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 27 |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 48 |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
Tourism and Travel Services Management | 5 |
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | 6 |
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 10 |
Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 8 |
Fashion Merchandising | 10 |
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 19 |
Construction Management | 9 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Radio and Television | 4 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144865 IPEDS survey data for College of DuPage.