Is City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College worth it?

Chicago, IL · Public · 2-year

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College is a public, two-year institution in Chicago, Illinois (large city). It awarded 708 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in forklift operation, liberal arts and sciences and criminal justice.

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Federal context for City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

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Median earnings 1 year after

$25,957

Median earnings 4 years after

$45,174

Median earnings 10 years after

$31,114

Average net price

$9,038

Completion rate

21%

Completions (2024)

708

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,661

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$26,232$45,238117
Ground TransportationUndergraduate certificate$24,356$44,19756
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate$26,939$47,36630
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralN/AN/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/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesAssociateN/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
Forklift Operation/OperatorCertificate under 12 weeks159
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr90
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate79
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs48
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr36
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesAssociate30
Retail ManagementCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr30
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs28
General StudiesAssociate27
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate27

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

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance27%1,614
Transportation and Warehousing12%712
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services9%542
Educational Services9%507
Retail Trade8%491
Accommodation and Food Services6%362
Manufacturing5%289
Other Services (except Public Administration)4%229

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Sources: federal figures for City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey 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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