City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 4,207 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,911 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,728 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,347 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,922 |
| $110k and up | $11,657 |
| All families (average) | $7,397 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,635 | +$8,553 | clears the bar | $5,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $51,025 | +$14,943 | clears the bar | $6,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,261 | +$9,179 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $51,022 | +$14,940 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 26% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.