Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Kankakee Community College is a public institution in Kankakee, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,985 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,767 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,969, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.89x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,665 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Electrical Equipment Repair, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Registered Nursing, and Biological and Physical Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,767
Graduation Rate
35.1%
Median Debt
$9,969
Average Net Price
$4,665
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
8.31x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.89x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,985
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,220
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,830
Pell Grant Rate
36.2%
Federal Loan Rate
4.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,061
Income $30K–$48K
$2,781
Income $48K–$75K
$5,449
Income $110K+
$10,603
Student Demographics
Women
61.7%
White
53.7%
Black
12.8%
Hispanic
24.5%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
5.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (42)
Associate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,763 | 152 |
| Registered Nursing | $77,800 | 44 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 36 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,272 | 24 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | $57,778 | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $55,092 | 6 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $67,089 | 1 |
Undergraduate Certificate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 48 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 48 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 46 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 35 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 29 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 25 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 24 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 18 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 13 |
| Practical Nursing | $65,128 | 8 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 6 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Associate | 2 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Associate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Machinist | Associate | 2 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
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