Is City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College worth it?

Chicago, IL · Public · 2-year

City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College is a public, two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 657 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, child care provider and automobile mechanics technology.

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Federal context for City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$25,869

Median earnings 4 years after

$44,594

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,484

Average net price

$7,863

Completion rate

32%

Completions (2024)

657

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

2,505

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$19,982$46,294131
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate$24,111$54,41043
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociate$37,381N/A17
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Information Science/StudiesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/A$21,225N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Education, GeneralUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Educational/Instructional Media DesignUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Special Education and TeachingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate122
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs105
Child Care Provider/AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr66
Education, GeneralCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr48
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate48
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, GeneralCertificate 1-2 yrs47
General StudiesAssociate45
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr31
Child Care Provider/AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs27
Child Care Provider/AssistantAssociate20

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance41%2,535
Retail Trade13%818
Accommodation and Food Services9%589
Educational Services7%409
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%303
Other Services (except Public Administration)4%269
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3%210
Manufacturing3%190

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Sources: federal figures for City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page