City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 4,146 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,974 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $2,974/year after aid and a median debt of only $4,537 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options in Chicago, making it a genuinely smart choice for students watching their budget or planning to transfer to a four-year school. The concern is the post-graduation earning picture — $30,700 in median earnings a decade out is modest, so students pursuing a terminal degree here should think carefully about which programs lead to stronger career outcomes.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,146 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601-2449
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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