What do City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates earn?

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates report median earnings of $30,680 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 30% of graduates.

What share of City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College graduates are found employed?

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Chicago, IL · Public · 2-year

City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a public, two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 630 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, culinary arts and carpentry.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$30,680

Median earnings 4 years after

$43,247

Median earnings 10 years after

$28,467

Average net price

$9,494

Completion rate

31%

Completions (2024)

630

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,777

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$27,643	$40,560	103
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services	Undergraduate certificate	$82,055	$80,012	62
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	$19,447	$28,042	34
Carpenters	Undergraduate certificate	$17,697	$37,726	28
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Undergraduate certificate	$27,284	N/A	21
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	$21,207	$49,098	19
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	Undergraduate certificate	$142,516	$176,927	19
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/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.
Program	Award level	Awards
Carpentry/Carpenter	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	63
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	51
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	47
Lineworker	Certificate 1-2 yrs	42
General Studies	Associate	39
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	37
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	26
Child Care Provider/Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	22
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	21
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	20

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	30%	1,972
Accommodation and Food Services	13%	856
Retail Trade	8%	558
Utilities	8%	511
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	7%	497
Educational Services	7%	479
Manufacturing	5%	316
Construction	4%	274

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