City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, Illinois. 1,777 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($7,657) equals 22% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($34,304). 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% | 71% |
| Return for second year | 50% | 77% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $31,441 | $33,491 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $34,304 | $36,576 |
| Median debt at graduation | $7,657 | $9,500 |
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 certificates).
Programs and what graduates earn
34 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 15 | — | $58,679 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4 | — | $56,853 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 86 | $36,061 | $45,105 | $11,750 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 16 | $28,370 | $26,018 | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 7 | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 1 | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 7 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 2 | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 9 | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 5 | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | 14 | — | — | — |
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-Kennedy-King College cost per year?
- The average net price at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $7,250 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates earn?
- Former City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College students earn a median of $34,304 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-Kennedy-King College?
- 26% of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King 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-Kennedy-King College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is $7,657. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
