Computer Programming

Undergraduate certificate · College of DuPage · Glen Ellyn, IL

CIP 11.02

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$87,336Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$5,910Median federal debt

81Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Computer Programming at College of DuPage earn a median of $87,336. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $56,556 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,112–$84,410). Median debt is $5,910, about 7% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer Programming graduates from College of DuPage make?

The median salary is $87,336.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $5,910.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.