Is City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College worth it?
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a public, two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 1,730 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in nursing assistant patient care assistant, liberal arts and sciences and general studies.
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Federal context for City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,341
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,665
Median earnings 10 years after
$32,427
Average net price
$7,220
Completion rate
18%
Completions (2024)
1,730
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
6,409
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 | $32,380 | $43,108 | 157 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $70,086 | $89,178 | 107 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $63,963 | $75,878 | 103 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $35,140 | $41,102 | 84 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $30,203 | $47,500 | 57 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $36,493 | $67,363 | 46 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $36,908 | N/A | 29 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $28,481 | $62,062 | 24 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $26,947 | N/A | 23 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $37,908 | $51,326 | 20 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $30,292 | $26,123 | 19 |
| 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 |
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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 303 |
| General Studies | Associate | 182 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 178 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 110 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 109 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 102 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 99 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 98 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 72 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 62 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 57% | 5,032 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 788 |
| Educational Services | 5% | 464 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 457 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 455 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 277 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 2% | 198 |
| Finance and Insurance | 2% | 164 |
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Sources: federal figures for City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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