Morton College
Cicero, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Cicero, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Morton College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,640 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,406 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 29.7%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.3x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,191 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, and Human Development & Family Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,406
Graduation Rate
29.7%
Median Debt
$8,000
Average Net Price
$5,191
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.08x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.3x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,640
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,502
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,414
Pell Grant Rate
36.5%
Federal Loan Rate
1.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,006
Income $30K–$48K
$4,347
Income $48K–$75K
$7,763
Student Demographics
Women
55.7%
White
5.6%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
80.6%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
0.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
32.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (28)
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,070 | 186 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $50,393 | 109 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,828 | 61 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $53,105 | 18 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 17 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $58,179 | 10 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $44,987 | 68 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $35,970 | 28 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Marketing | 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
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Illinois
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Illinois
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