City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, Illinois · Public · 6,409 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,712 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,871 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,591 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,176 |
| $110k and up | $14,355 |
| All families (average) | $7,220 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,363 | +$31,281 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,108 | +$7,026 | clears the bar | $6,488 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,102 | +$5,020 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $89,178 | +$53,096 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,908 | +$826 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $47,500 | +$11,418 | clears the bar | $4,800 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,062 | +$25,980 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $75,878 | +$39,796 | clears the bar | $9,572 | 0.2 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,947 | -$9,135 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $51,326 | +$15,244 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $26,123 | -$9,959 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $86,686 | +$50,604 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $46,497 | +$10,415 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 18% 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.