City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Public two-year college in Chicago, IL that costs an average of $6,462 a year after financial aid and graduates 26% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,462
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,885

PublicLarge city4,207 undergraduates

Cost of City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$14,384
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,710
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$15,540
Books and supplies$2,010
Average net price after aid$6,462

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,915
$30,001–48,000$5,585
$48,001–75,000$7,757
$75,001–110,000$9,730
$110,001+$12,305

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate26%
First-year retention59%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,954
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,885
Rank in Illinois (earnings)14th of 19 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$6,990
Typical monthly loan payment$79 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans2.0%

Majors and programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (19)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services150$51,399—
Accounting and Related Services98——
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management4——
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Computer Programming17——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management17——
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians109——
Finance and Financial Management Services4——
Graphic Communications44——
Human Resources Management and Services15——
Information Science/Studies———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities789——
Marketing8——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions1——
Music11——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication5——
Social Work4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Associate's degree programs (20)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1,446$36,822$6,500
Biological and Physical Sciences310$35,767—
Accounting and Related Services6——
Architectural Sciences and Technology41——
Business Administration, Management and Operations24——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Programming2——
Criminal Justice and Corrections1——
Engineering13——
Fine and Studio Arts15——
Graphic Communications18——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services20——
Legal Support Services12——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions1——
Music3——
Social Work———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7——
Teaching Assistants/Aides———
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———

Similar colleges in Illinois

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Rock Valley CollegeRockford$3,385—$44,656
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago$5,287—$47,007
Parkland CollegeChampaign$5,553—$42,861
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove$2,551—$48,582
Morton CollegeCicero$6,075—$47,728
John A Logan CollegeCarterville$7,393—$38,119
Kishwaukee CollegeMalta$4,358—$43,671
John Wood Community CollegeQuincy$6,248—$42,918

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About City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationChicago, IL
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates4,207
Student-to-faculty ratio20 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteccc.edu/colleges/washington/Pages/default.aspx ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $14,384 a year (tuition and fees: $4,710 in-state, $15,540 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,462 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,915.

How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,885 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 19 similar colleges in Illinois.

What is City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College's graduation rate?

26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.