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Kishwaukee College

Malta, Illinois · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,936 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$4,574
cheaper than 84% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.6%
Median debt at completion
$9,395
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$39,657
earns ~$8,670.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Kishwaukee College is a public two-year college located in Malta, Illinois, that primarily awards associate degrees. It serves students seeking career training in trades, health, and culinary fields. The school reports an average annual net price of $4,574 after financial aid.

What to know

Completion rates are reported at 36.6%, which is typical for public community colleges where transfer students often do not appear in the final count. Median student debt at completion is $9,395, which you should compare against your expected earnings rather than your yearly net price. Earnings vary significantly by program, with Allied Health roles reporting $45,026 two years after completion compared to $26,933 for Vehicle Maintenance.

Net price is 29% below the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$45,026
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$26,933
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 40 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$63,005
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degree$26,997
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,999
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Plant Sciencesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot 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
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels does Kishwaukee College offer?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Vehicle Maintenance, Culinary Arts, and Precision Metal Working. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Electrical and Power Transmission Installation, Vehicle Maintenance, and Precision Metal Working, plus 44 additional programs.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of specific programs?
Allied Health graduates typically earn a median of $45,026 two years after completion. Vehicle Maintenance graduates typically earn a median of $26,933 two years after completion.
How many students finish their degree at Kishwaukee College?
The reported completion rate is 36.6%. This figure is based on federal data and may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Kishwaukee College a public or private institution?
It is a public school located in Malta, Illinois.
How does student debt compare to the cost of attendance?
The median student debt at completion is $9,395. The average annual net price after aid is $4,574. These are different metrics: one is total debt upon finishing, the other is the yearly cost after grants and loans are applied.

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Black Hawk CollegeMoline$6,94431.7%$37,253
Carl Sandburg CollegeGalesburg$3,66251.5%$35,274
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago$9,49427.4%$28,467
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago$7,88634.2%$37,962
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago$6,37528%$41,625
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 146418. 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.