Median Earnings (1yr)
$31,514
95th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How College of DuPage graduates compare to all programs nationally

College of DuPage graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all library and archives assisting certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Library and Archives Assisting certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
College of DuPage$31,514
National Median$31,514

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of DuPage, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.