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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

Chicago, Illinois · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 4,372 students · WeldingMachining & CNCMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$6,375
cheaper than 67% of comparable schools
Completion rate
28%
Median debt at completion
$6,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,625
earns ~$6,529.4 per $1k of yearly net price

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is a public institution in Chicago, IL, that mainly awards associate degrees. With 4,372 students enrolled, it offers programs ranging from precision metal working to computer programming. The school serves a diverse student body, with 26% of attendees receiving Pell Grants.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported as $6,375. The completion rate is 28%, which you should interpret as a specific metric for this institution rather than a universal standard. Median student debt at completion is $6,500, while typical median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,625.

Net price is 1% below the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 36 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Architectural Sciences and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Information Science/Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate 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
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Library and Archives Assistingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Library and Archives Assistingassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Homeland Securityassociate degreenot reported
Social Workundergraduate certificatenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot 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

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Questions students ask

What programs does the school offer and at what credential level?
The school offers Precision Metal Working and Practical Nursing as undergraduate certificates. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment, Architectural Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences General, and Computer Programming are available as associate degrees. The directory lists 32 additional programs beyond these core trades.
What are the typical earnings for graduates?
The data reports median earnings 10 years after entry at $41,625.
How many students finish the programs?
The reported completion rate is 28%. For public community colleges, this figure can be affected by transfer-outs, so do not view the number solely as a failure metric.
How large is the student body?
There are 4,372 students currently enrolled at the college.
Is the school public or private?
Wilbur Wright College is a public school located in Chicago, IL.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 144218. 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.