City Rankings
Best Colleges in Elgin, Illinois
Top colleges in Elgin ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $49,069
Top Colleges in Elgin
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elgin Community College #761 national | $45,516 |
| 2 | Judson University #877 national | $56,313 |
| 3 | Columbia College - Elgin | $45,378 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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