Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, Illinois · Public · 5,721 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 72 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,360 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,641 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,806 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,173 |
| $110k and up | $18,171 |
| All families (average) | $11,442 |
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 | $46,473 | +$10,391 | clears the bar | $7,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $49,992 | +$13,910 | clears the bar | $6,240 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,463 | +$14,381 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,354 | +$48,272 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $70,429 | +$34,347 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $44,050 | +$7,968 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.