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Kankakee, IL · Private University

Is Kankakee Community College Worth It?

ROI analysis based on real earnings and cost data

Good ROIRanked #2924 of 3,472 schools by ROI

Key Numbers

10-Year Earnings

$38,767

median, 10 years after enrollment

In-State Tuition

$5,070

per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,680

per year

Total 4-Year Cost

$102,720

tuition only (4 years)

ROI Ratio

1.51x

earnings ÷ annual tuition

Payback Period

27.3 yrs

years to recoup total cost

Median Debt

$9,969

at graduation

Avg Net Price

$5,190

after aid & scholarships

Earnings vs. Annual Cost

10-year median earnings compared to annual tuition

Median Earnings (10yr)$38,767
Annual Tuition$25,680
National Median Earnings$45,000

Kankakee Community College graduates earn $6,233 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$3,219/yr
$30,000 – $48,000$3,711/yr
$48,000 – $75,000$7,381/yr
$75,000 – $110,000$12,209/yr
Over $110,000$11,133/yr

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

The Bottom Line

Kankakee Community College offers solid financial returns relative to its cost. Graduates earn $38,767 10 years after starting, $6,233 below the national median of $45,000. At the current earnings trajectory, it takes approximately 27.3 years to recover the total cost of attendance.

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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.