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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

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Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 19% value
Not reported Acceptance $7,397 Avg net price 26.1% Graduate $36,531 Median earnings 4,207 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
City
Enrollment
4,207 students
Women / Men
58.9% / 41.2%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
Open / not reported

Cost

Avg net price
$7,397
Sticker price
$14,726
Tuition (in-state)
$4,590
Tuition (out-of-state)
$15,150

Outcomes

Graduation rate
26.1%
Retention rate
59.1%
Median earnings (10y)
$36,531
Median debt
$5,750 (~$62/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
35.6%
Take federal loans
2.3%

All majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

29 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Biological and Physical Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Accounting and Related Services
Graphic Communications
Human Resources Management and Services
Fine and Studio Arts
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Legal Support Services
Music
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Engineering, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Social Work
Finance and Financial Management Services
Information Science/Studies
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Marketing
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Teaching Assistants/Aides
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Hospitality Administration/Management

Cost & ROI

Is City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College worth it?

Pay $7,397/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $36,531 ten years out — about 4.9× the annual cost. Value grade: A.

Avg net price
$7,397/yr
Median earnings
$36,531/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$5,750~$62/mo
4-year est. cost
$29,588net of aid

Frequently asked questions

Does City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College report an acceptance rate?

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College does not report a standard undergraduate acceptance rate in the current federal dataset. EduGradify shows this as open or not reported instead of treating missing data as a precise 100% admit rate.

How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $7,397. The sticker price before any aid is $14,726, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $29,588.

How much debt do City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates have?

Graduates leave City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College with a median federal student loan balance of $5,750, which works out to about $62 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 2.3% of students take federal loans.

Is City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates earn a median of $36,531 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 4.9× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College a value grade of A.

What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?

26.1% of full-time undergraduates graduate from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 59.1%.

What are the most popular majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?

29 programs are listed in federal data; 22 have positive share data. The largest reported major at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (72.2%), followed by Biological and Physical Sciences (11.2%).

What percent of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students receive financial aid?

35.6% of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 2.3% take federal student loans.

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