City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,564 students.
About This School
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a public institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 1,564 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,902 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs extremely low — at just $4,902/year after aid and a median debt of under $5,000, this is one of the most affordable paths into higher education in Chicago. That said, the numbers tell a mixed story: median earnings of $29,700 a decade after enrollment suggest graduates often land in entry-level or lower-wage work, so think carefully about how your specific program connects to a clear next step, whether that's transferring to a four-year school or a defined career pathway.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 97 | $40,560 | $44,125 | −$3,565 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 31 | $28,042 | $39,605 | −$11,563 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 19 | $49,098 | $50,181 | −$1,083 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (1,564 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621-2709
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College cost?
The average net price at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is about $4,902 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
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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