City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Chicago, Illinois, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,789 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,962 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 27.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $4,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 8.44x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,886 per year. The most popular programs include Electrical & Power Transmission, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Human Development & Family Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,962
Graduation Rate
27.5%
Median Debt
$4,500
Average Net Price
$7,886
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.81x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
8.44x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,789
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
62.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,590
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,150
Pell Grant Rate
19.2%
Federal Loan Rate
0.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,925
Income $30K–$48K
$7,224
Income $48K–$75K
$10,110
Student Demographics
Women
57.3%
White
13.7%
Black
12.4%
Hispanic
71.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
1.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (25)
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,155 | 181 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $52,454 | 92 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $39,170 | 7 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 548 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 159 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 137 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 89 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 17 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 17 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 16 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 14 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- 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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