College of DuPage

Application deadline Confirm with school

RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Tuition: $10,410
Licensure pass rate (2024): 89.1%

Application deadline Confirm with school

PTA

Physical Therapist Assistant

Accreditor: CAPTE

RDH

Dental Hygiene

Tuition: $10,410
Accreditor: CODA

Application deadline Feb 1, 2027

DMS

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tuition: $10,410
Accreditor: CAAHEP

Application deadline May 3, 2027

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition: $16,840
Licensure pass rate (2025): 90%

Application deadline Nov 5, 2026

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $10,410
Licensure pass rate (2025): 100%

Application deadline Nov 5, 2026

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

Pre-Nursing ADN

Pre-Nursing to RN

Community college ADN pathway

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find community college ADN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Prereqs: 10
Timeline: 2 to 3 years

CNA Prep RT(R)

CNA Exam Prep to Radiologic Technologist

Community college associate pathway

Interested in radiologic technology? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a radiologic technology program.

Prereqs: 10
Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Pre-Nursing RRT

Pre-Nursing to Respiratory Therapist

Community college associate pathway

Interested in respiratory therapy? Start with Pre-Nursing, find respiratory therapy programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Prereqs: 10
Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Pre-Nursing ADN

Pre-Nursing to RN

HSI community college ADN pathway

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find ADN programs at Hispanic Serving Institutions, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Prereqs: 10
Timeline: 2 to 3 years

CNA Prep ADN

CNA Exam Prep to RN

Community college ADN pathway

Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a community college ADN program.

Prereqs: 10
Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Chapter

Student Nurses Association "Bring together and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses"; no explicit restriction beyond being a COD student

@cod_sna

Statewide

Student Nurses Association of Illinois (SNAI) Open to nursing students across Illinois

@snai_illinois

Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

Everything you need, in one place.

Get the certification and prerequisites you need for nursing school. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.

Career Planning

2 tools

Career Assessment

Identify which nursing career suits you best with our expert-driven assessments.

Career Clusters

Map out your journey across diverse roles and fields with our career clusters.

Financial Planning

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

Discover funding opportunities to financially support your healthcare studies.

Career Development

5 tools

Resume Builder

Craft a professional resume tailored to different roles in the healthcare industry.

Certification Finder

Explore certification programs offered on campus or other programs nearby.

Mock Interviews

Sharpen your interview skills with simulations that prepare you for real opportunities.

Job Search

Find jobs that match your career ambitions and leverage your experience.

Research Opportunities

Discover research opportunities to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience.

General

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Advisors

Connect with advisors and professionals to get personalized guidance.