Generations College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. no major red flags in the data. 78% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Generations College is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, Illinois with approximately 317 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,558 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Generations College is a private two-year college in Chicago, Illinois. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and approved by the National Court Reporters Association and American Bar Association. It is located in downtown Chicago at 29 East Madison Street, on the second floor of the historic Heyworth Building.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: graduates earn a median of $31,800 ten years out, which is modest given the $19,000 in typical debt and nearly $20K annual net price. Worth considering if you're drawn to the small, community-focused environment of a 317-student campus and have a clear career plan that aligns with what this school offers — but make sure to research job placement rates and ask hard questions about outcomes in your specific field before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (317 undergraduates).
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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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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