Is City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College worth it?
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
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $19,982 | $46,294 | 131 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $24,111 | $54,410 | 43 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $37,381 | N/A | 17 |
| 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 Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | $21,225 | N/A |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 122 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 105 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 66 |
| Education, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 48 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 48 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 47 |
| General Studies | Associate | 45 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 31 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Associate | 20 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 41% | 2,535 |
| Retail Trade | 13% | 818 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 589 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 409 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 303 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4% | 269 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3% | 210 |
| Manufacturing | 3% | 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.
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