Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois · Public · 9,306 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 85 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $890 |
| $30k to $48k | $220 |
| $48k to $75k | $2,824 |
| $75k to $110k | $3,835 |
| $110k and up | $4,556 |
| All families (average) | $1,672 |
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 | $46,576 | +$10,494 | clears the bar | $5,950 | 0.6 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,691 | +$31,609 | clears the bar | $8,403 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $60,852 | +$24,770 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,413 | +$47,331 | clears the bar | $10,741 | 0.2 yrs |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $71,822 | +$35,740 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $70,645 | +$34,563 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $44,605 | +$8,523 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $55,317 | +$19,235 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $48,069 | +$11,987 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $47,059 | +$10,977 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $69,595 | +$33,513 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $28,246 | -$7,836 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 20% 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.