City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Chicago, Illinois, City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,777 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $28,467 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 28.9%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $6,180, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.61x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,494 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Electrical & Power Transmission, Plumbing, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$28,467
Graduation Rate
28.9%
Median Debt
$6,180
Average Net Price
$9,494
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.61x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,777
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
49.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,590
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,150
Pell Grant Rate
38.2%
Federal Loan Rate
3.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,332
Income $30K–$48K
$9,053
Income $48K–$75K
$11,310
Student Demographics
Women
60.4%
White
2.9%
Black
67.1%
Hispanic
24.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
22.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (30)
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,560 | 97 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $28,042 | 31 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,098 | 19 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 8 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 3 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 3 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $35,767 | 87 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 43 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $176,927 | 33 |
| Plumbing | $80,012 | 32 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 31 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 30 |
| Carpentry | $37,726 | 30 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 30 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Masonry | Not reported | 11 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Information Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
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