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Associate+15% vs national median58 grads tracked

Library Science at College Of DuPage

Ranked 1st of 5 associate programs in Library Science by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$34,002
middle 50%: $24,059 – $52,636
Median · 5 years out
$40,342
middle 50%: $24,733 – $53,243
Median · 10 years out
$47,119
middle 50%: $30,437 – $72,014

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Library Science (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of College Of DuPage's associate program in Library Science earn a median $34,002 one year after graduating, rising to $47,119 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% above the national median of $35,115 for this field, ranking 1st of 5 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
10.3 yrs
≈ $11,983 total interest

Same major at other universities

Minneapolis Community and Technical College
$39,163 · 5 yrs out
Pueblo Community College
$35,115 · 5 yrs out
University of Maine - Augusta
$33,505 · 5 yrs out
Illinois Central College
$26,890 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at College Of DuPage

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$105,399 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$105,399 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$96,190 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Certificate)
$90,582 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Associate)
$87,221 · 5 yrs out
Engineering, General (Associate)
$86,855 · 5 yrs out
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (Associate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Fire Protection (Associate)
$81,833 · 5 yrs out
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications (Certificate)
$81,462 · 5 yrs out
Geography and Cartography (Certificate)
$80,415 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Associate)
$80,258 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Certificate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out

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