Kishwaukee College
Malta, Illinois · Public · 1,936 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,477 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,548 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,979 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,324 |
| $110k and up | $13,337 |
| All families (average) | $4,574 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $46,128 | +$10,046 | clears the bar | $7,992 | 0.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,090 | +$11,008 | clears the bar | $8,150 | 0.7 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,755 | -$1,327 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,632 | +$49,550 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $68,594 | +$32,512 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $67,540 | +$31,458 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.