HomeIllinoisWelding schools › Morton College

Morton College

Cicero, Illinois · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,640 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Massage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$5,191
cheaper than 79% of comparable schools
Completion rate
26.2%
Median debt at completion
$8,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$42,406
earns ~$8,169.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Morton College is a public institution in Cicero, IL, that mainly awards associate degrees. With 2,640 students, it serves adults seeking trade training in fields like medical assisting and HVAC. The school offers a wide range of programs beyond core trades, including precision metal working and vehicle repair.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $5,191. Only 26.2% of students complete their programs, a figure that does not account for transfer-outs common at public community colleges. Median student debt at completion is $8,000, which graduates can pay back over their working lifetime with median earnings of $42,406 ten years after entry.

Net price is 19% below the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 11% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

See what aid you may qualify for

36.6% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Illinois.

We may share your info with matched school and program partners so they can contact you about enrollment. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy & editorial policy.

Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$51,551
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 29 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$57,995
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$32,284
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$30,409
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degree$17,067
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media 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
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering 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
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot 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
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Marketingundergraduate certificatenot reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Illinois:

Questions students ask

What programs does Morton College offer and at what credential levels?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, HVAC, vehicle maintenance, precision metal working, and somatic bodywork. It also provides undergraduate certificates in HVAC, vehicle maintenance, and somatic bodywork, plus 30 additional programs.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program typically earn?
Reported median earnings for graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associate degree program are $51,551 two years after completion.
What is the school's completion rate and how should I interpret it?
The completion rate is reported as 26.2%. This number undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions, so it does not reflect the full picture of student progress.
How large is the student body and what kind of enrollment should I expect?
There are 2,640 students enrolled. About 36.6% of these students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant portion come from low-income backgrounds.
Is Morton College a public or private school?
Morton College is a public school located in Cicero, IL.

Other options in Illinois

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville$10,42733.1%$36,884
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 147411. 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.