City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, Illinois. 4,207 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($6,990) equals 16% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($42,885). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 59% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $36,954 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $42,885 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $6,990 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
30 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 67 | $51,399 | — | $8,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 5 | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 26 | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 10 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 40 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 367 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 52 | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 10 | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 4 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 143 | $35,767 | $52,516 | $7,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 663 | $36,822 | $46,580 | $8,355 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 25 | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 14 | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, General | 8 | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College cost per year?
- The average net price at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $6,462 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates earn?
- Former City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students earn a median of $42,885 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?
- 26% of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is $6,990. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
