Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois · Public · 6,648 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,089 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,006 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,816 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,562 |
| $110k and up | $9,083 |
| All families (average) | $6,026 |
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 | $51,556 | +$15,474 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $67,323 | +$31,241 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,490 | +$22,408 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,918 | +$39,836 | clears the bar | $8,680 | 0.2 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $24,513 | -$11,569 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,995 | +$31,913 | clears the bar | $2,952 | 0.1 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $46,319 | +$10,237 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 41% 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.