City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, Illinois. 4,372 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($5,950) equals 13% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($47,007). 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 | 33% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 72% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $41,966 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $47,007 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $5,950 | $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
22 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | — | $94,239 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | $46,051 | $63,167 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 132 | $32,715 | $54,219 | $5,612 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 457 | $37,088 | $48,835 | $7,724 |
| Legal Support Services | 30 | $45,894 | $47,248 | $17,255 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 4 | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 13 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, General | 75 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | 11 | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 9 | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 10 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 56 | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 310 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 58 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 12 | — | — | — |
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-Wilbur Wright College cost per year?
- The average net price at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $5,287 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College graduates earn?
- Former City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College students earn a median of $47,007 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-Wilbur Wright College?
- 33% of City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright 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-Wilbur Wright College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is $5,950. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
