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Elgin Community College

Elgin, ILPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$6,026
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
6.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$39,007
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Elgin Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Elgin, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.6K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing2% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,918
Earnings 5yr: $70,945
Debt: $10,793
Ground Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $67,995
Earnings 5yr: $61,496
Debt: $4,008
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,323
Earnings 5yr: $52,719
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $58,490
Earnings 5yr: $53,441
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,556
Earnings 5yr: $48,941
Debt: $8,380
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,335
Debt: N/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $66,349
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,626
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,006
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $58,487
Debt: N/A
Fire Protection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,377
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,545
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,776
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,833
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,105
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $46,125
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,746
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $45,262
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $39,299
Debt: N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $35,918
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$6,026
In-State Tuition$3,252
Out-of-State Tuition$9,516
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

22%
Pell Grants
3%
Take Loans
46%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$39,007
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,516

Completion Signals

41%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$4,790
Est. Monthly Payment
$52/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
52%
Part-Time Share
59%
Avg Family Income
$36,903
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