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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Chicago, Illinois · public · mainly awards certificates · 2,789 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical Lineman

Avg net price / yr
$7,886
cheaper than 55% of comparable schools
Completion rate
34.2%
Median debt at completion
$4,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$37,962
earns ~$4,813.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is a public institution in Chicago offering certificates and associate degrees in trades like electrical work and metal fabrication, plus computer science. With an average annual net price of $7,886, it serves students seeking affordable vocational training.

What to know

The reported median student debt at completion is $4,500, which is less than the typical 10-year earnings of $37,962. The completion rate is reported at 34.2%, a figure that may not fully capture transfers from community colleges. Pell Grants cover 19.2% of the student body.

Net price is 23% above the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 30 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Information Science/Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Marketingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Real Estateundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are available and at what credential levels?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Precision Metal Working, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services, Computer Programming, Information Science/Studies, and associate degrees in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Computer and Information Sciences General, and Computer Programming. It lists 25 additional programs beyond these core trades.
What do students typically earn after finishing?
Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,962.
How many students finish the program?
The completion rate is reported at 34.2%. This number is lower than rates at many four-year institutions because public community colleges often undercount students who transfer to other schools.
How large is the student body?
The school enrolls 2,789 students.
Is the school public or private?
This is a public school.

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Carl Sandburg CollegeGalesburg$3,66251.5%$35,274
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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago$6,37528%$41,625
Danville Area Community CollegeDanville$4,77735.2%$34,867
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 144193. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.