Elgin Community College (ECC)
Public certificate school in Elgin, IL that costs an average of $6,286 a year after financial aid and graduates 46% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,286
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
46%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,097
PublicMidsize city6,648 undergraduates
Cost of ECC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $9,196 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,324 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,516 |
| Books and supplies | $1,560 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,286 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,264 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,829 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,397 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,622 |
| $110,001+ | $8,276 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ECC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,992 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,097 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 11th of 100 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $80 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.4% |
Majors and programs at ECC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 23 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 173 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 116 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 59 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 23 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 30 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 51 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 138 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 73 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 20 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 70 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 121 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 7 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 136 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 183 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 41 | — | — |
| Human Services | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 27 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 969 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 17 | — | — |
| Marketing | 9 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 35 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 292 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 114 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 18 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 48 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 253 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 146 | $74,234 | $18,064 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 26 | $47,663 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,098 | $35,074 | $7,033 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 51 | — | $6,756 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 370 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 33 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 65 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 13 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 2 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 6 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 17 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 22 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 22 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Chicago | $6,258 | — | $39,839 |
| Triton College | River Grove | $3,243 | — | $47,411 |
| Oakton College | Des Plaines | $3,948 | — | $53,439 |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills | $3,887 | — | $47,546 |
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville | $7,555 | — | $41,059 |
| Illinois Central College | East Peoria | $10,829 | — | $41,765 |
| Joliet Junior College | Joliet | $4,588 | — | $47,929 |
| William Rainey Harper College | Palatine | $10,058 | — | $54,357 |
About ECC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Elgin, IL |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 6,648 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | elgin.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ECC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $9,196 a year (tuition and fees: $3,324 in-state, $9,516 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 $6,264.
How much do ECC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $51,097 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is ECC's graduation rate?
46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.