Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Moraine Valley Community College, based in Palos Hills, Illinois, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 7,490 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,892 ten years after enrollment, which is 8% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 36.6%. Mmedian graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.62x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,829 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Heating & Air Conditioning.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,892
Graduation Rate
36.6%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$2,829
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
15.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.62x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,490
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
75.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,822
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,846
Pell Grant Rate
28.3%
Federal Loan Rate
3.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$2,710
Income $30K–$48K
$11,590
Income $48K–$75K
$13,971
Income $110K+
$13,971
Student Demographics
Women
56.6%
White
43.5%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
31.5%
Asian
3.7%
Two or More Races
2.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (67)
Associate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $45,372 | 940 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $48,554 | 296 |
| Registered Nursing | $86,862 | 82 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $57,590 | 50 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 39 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 29 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 23 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 19 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 19 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 19 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 16 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 16 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 550 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 322 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 149 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 146 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 117 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 113 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 89 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 88 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 57 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 33 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $38,023 | 33 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 31 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 29 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 27 |
| Business | Not reported | 25 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 16 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 12 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 12 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Associate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
| Homeland Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Associate | 1 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Associate | 1 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges
- Best ROI Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
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