Degree Programs Overview

As of 2026, College of DuPage offers 217 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs.

A total of 3,589 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at COD. 1,693 students completed certificate programs and 1,896 completed associate programs.

The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at COD. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.

Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's77NOT OFFERED1,896 8771,019
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate9NOT OFFERED275 38237
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate83NOT OFFERED1,086 571515
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate48NOT OFFERED332 130202

Popular Programs with Most Completers

Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at College of DuPage.

At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 679 and the Biological and Physical Sciences Associate program has the second most completers of 244 students.

Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)584414
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training511041
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist22121
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology20191
Library and Archives Assisting20218
Legal Assistant/Paralegal16214
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping14311
Early Childhood Education and Teaching12111
Surgical Technology/Technologist10-10
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician972
Popular Associate Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies679310369
Biological and Physical Sciences244116128
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1202496
General Studies1085157
Computer Programming, Specific Applications736310
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy38308
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer30525
Surgical Technology/Technologist29425
Business Administration and Management28919
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist28325
Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide20127174
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping27324
Meeting and Event Planning24321
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist10-10
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science716
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician44-
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management2-2
Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
Field of StudyNumber of CompletersMenWomen
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)19314944
Computer Programming, Specific Applications13010624
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications63567
Early Childhood Education and Teaching60-60
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance574314
Sterile Processing Technology/Technician53845
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping53548
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia401525
Welding Technology/Welder32284
Business Administration and Management32239

Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers

Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.

What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Agroecology and Sustainable AgricultureNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture OperationsNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Ornamental Horticulture8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Greenhouse Operations and Management2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 0 NOT OFFERED
Plant Nursery Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Turf and Turfgrass ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and TelevisionNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia40 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant2 1 NOT OFFERED
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects8 22 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/Programmer1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications130 73 NOT OFFERED
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications18 8 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2 2 NOT OFFERED
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications63 27 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance57 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist22 10 NOT OFFERED
Cooking and Related Culinary ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef7 6 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training10 10 NOT OFFERED
Wine Steward/Sommelier3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Early Childhood Education and Teaching60 9 NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
What is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician12 12 NOT OFFERED
Telecommunications Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Instrumentation Technology/Technician6 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician4 3 NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2 4 NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD2 12 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
American Sign Language (ASL)14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation10 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child DevelopmentNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Child Care and Support Services Management6 2 NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Fashion and Fabric ConsultantNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal16 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Creative Writing11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Library Science program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 679 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 108 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Library and Archives Assisting20 12 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 244 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Kinesiology and Exercise Science2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Police Science15 24 NOT OFFERED
Protective Services OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 18 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland SecurityNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/PolicyNOT OFFERED 38 NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social Work2 5 NOT OFFERED
Youth Services/AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Research Methodology and Quantitative MethodsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Geography3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ElectricianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Lineworker5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Building/Property MaintenanceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician2 5 NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology30 23 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 18 NOT OFFERED
What is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder32 9 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Design and Visual Communications8 27 NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Interior Design9 22 NOT OFFERED
Photography7 7 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Music4 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Audiology/Audiologist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 4 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)58 22 NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist10 0 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist10 29 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 13 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 30 NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 2 NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Optometric Technician/Assistant4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 120 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training51 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide201 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Audiology/Audiologist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Speech-Language Pathology/PathologistNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 28 NOT OFFERED
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant8 4 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 19 NOT OFFERED
Anesthesiologist AssistantNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)58 22 NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist8 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist10 0 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 21 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist10 29 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 13 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 30 NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist29 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 2 NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Optometric Technician/Assistant4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 120 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training51 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide201 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management32 28 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping27 17 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science7 1 NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1 3 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Resort ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event Planning24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Digital Marketing27 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations3 13 NOT OFFERED
Fashion Merchandising1 5 NOT OFFERED
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Construction Management8 5 NOT OFFERED

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