City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Public certificate school in Chicago, IL that costs an average of $6,286 a year after financial aid and graduates 37% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$6,286
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,018

PublicLarge city2,789 undergraduates

Cost of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$13,805
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$6,286

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$5,777
$30,001–48,000$4,679
$48,001–75,000$7,390
$75,001–110,000$8,742
$110,001+$10,330

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate37%
First-year retention63%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,259
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,018
Rank in Illinois (earnings)34th of 100 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants21%
Students with federal loans0.1%

Majors and programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

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

Certificate programs (18)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services38$28,394—
Accounting and Related Services21——
Business Administration, Management and Operations12——
Computer Programming3——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications9——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management38——
Criminal Justice and Corrections32——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians4——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers1,076——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians10——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services176——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians18——
Information Science/Studies20——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities307——
Marketing———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions52——
Precision Metal Working227——
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians———

Associate's degree programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biological and Physical Sciences224$41,667—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities393$36,176—
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations2——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Computer Programming———
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications2——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14——
Criminal Justice and Corrections10——
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers16——
Engineering15——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians8——
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services27——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians10——

Similar colleges in Illinois

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Heartland Community CollegeNormal$15,472—$46,859
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman CollegeChicago$6,079—$41,592
Lewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey$4,998—$43,672
Lake Land CollegeMattoon$5,445—$44,674
Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights$4,220—$41,542
Black Hawk CollegeMoline$4,349—$44,081
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland$2,011—$38,917
Illinois Valley Community CollegeOglesby$3,176—$44,450

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About City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

TypePublic certificate school
LocationChicago, IL
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates2,789
Student-to-faculty ratio31 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteccc.edu/colleges/daley/pages/default.aspx ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $13,805 a year (tuition and fees: $4,710 in-state, $15,540 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,286 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,777.

How much do City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $42,018 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 34th of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.

What is City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College's graduation rate?

37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.