McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois · Public · 4,691 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 56 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,609 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,383 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,761 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,497 |
| $110k and up | $12,345 |
| All families (average) | $7,042 |
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 | $45,198 | +$9,116 | clears the bar | $5,881 | 0.6 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,970 | +$7,888 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $49,990 | +$13,908 | clears the bar | $6,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,889 | +$15,807 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,833 | +$31,751 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,727 | +$10,645 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $58,796 | +$22,714 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,776 | +$20,694 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,208 | +$49,126 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 11% of students receive Pell grants · 37% 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.