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Is City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Worth It?

ROI analysis based on real earnings and cost data

Good ROIRanked #2387 of 3,472 schools by ROI

Key Numbers

10-Year Earnings

$28,467

median, 10 years after enrollment

In-State Tuition

$4,380

per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,430

per year

Total 4-Year Cost

$57,720

tuition only (4 years)

ROI Ratio

1.97x

earnings ÷ annual tuition

Median Debt

$6,180

at graduation

Avg Net Price

$4,902

after aid & scholarships

Earnings vs. Annual Cost

10-year median earnings compared to annual tuition

Median Earnings (10yr)$28,467
Annual Tuition$14,430
National Median Earnings$45,000

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates earn $16,533 less than the national median of workers with any education level.

What You'd Actually Pay

Average net price after grants and scholarships, by family income

Under $30,000$4,396/yr
$30,000 – $48,000$4,511/yr
$48,000 – $75,000$7,377/yr
$75,000 – $110,000$9,006/yr
Over $110,000$11,382/yr

Source: IPEDS net price data. Actual costs vary based on individual financial circumstances.

The Bottom Line

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College offers solid financial returns relative to its cost. Graduates earn $28,467 10 years after starting, $16,533 below the national median of $45,000. In-state students pay $4,380/year, significantly less than the $14,430 out-of-state rate, which substantially improves the ROI picture for state residents.

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Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition data from IPEDS. ROI calculations are for informational purposes only and reflect median outcomes.