City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 1,777 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,332 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,053 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,310 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,530 |
| All families (average) | $9,494 |
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 | $40,560 | +$4,478 | clears the bar | $5,530 | 1.2 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,767 | -$315 | falls short | $5,250 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,284 | -$8,798 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Carpenters | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,726 | +$1,644 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $80,012 | +$43,930 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $49,098 | +$13,016 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $176,927 | +$140,845 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $28,042 | -$8,040 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 31% 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.