Kankakee Community College
Public certificate school in Kankakee, IL that costs an average of $3,419 a year after financial aid and graduates 43% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,419
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,759
PublicSmall city1,985 undergraduates
Cost of Kankakee Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,159 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,220 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,720 |
| Books and supplies | $1,512 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,419 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,179 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $1,165 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,873 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,526 |
| $110,001+ | $10,833 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kankakee Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,387 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $41,759 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 37th of 100 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,153 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $115 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 40% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.3% |
Majors and programs at Kankakee Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 4 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 35 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 17 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 61 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 13 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 83 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 155 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 26 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 60 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 86 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 76 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 26 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 108 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 53 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 88 | $80,240 | $12,443 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 53 | $50,694 | — |
| Agriculture | 9 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 67 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 7 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 31 | — | — |
| Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 300 | — | $5,886 |
| Precision Metal Working | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 3 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby | $3,176 | — | $44,450 |
| South Suburban College | South Holland | $2,011 | — | $38,917 |
| Kaskaskia College | Centralia | $4,839 | — | $42,369 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College | Chicago | $7,250 | — | $34,304 |
| Black Hawk College | Moline | $4,349 | — | $44,081 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College | Chicago | $6,760 | — | $35,991 |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Olney | $7,211 | — | $41,929 |
| Prairie State College | Chicago Heights | $4,220 | — | $41,542 |
About Kankakee Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Kankakee, IL |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 1,985 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | kcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kankakee Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,159 a year (tuition and fees: $5,220 in-state, $18,720 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,419 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,179.
How much do Kankakee Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $41,759 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 37th of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Kankakee Community College's graduation rate?
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.