What do Elgin Community College graduates earn?

Elgin Community College graduates report median earnings of $42,791 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Elgin Community 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 29% of graduates.

What share of Elgin Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Elgin Community College worth it?

Elgin, IL · Public · 2-year

Elgin Community College is a public, two-year institution in Elgin, Illinois (midsize city). It awarded 3,113 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and biological and physical sciences.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$42,791

Median earnings 4 years after

$54,220

Median earnings 10 years after

$45,516

Average net price

$6,026

Completion rate

41%

Completions (2024)

3,113

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

6,648

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	$25,377	$51,556	91
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$71,721	$75,918	55
Ground Transportation	Undergraduate certificate	$51,945	$67,995	36
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	Undergraduate certificate	$24,513	N/A	17
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Associate	$46,319	N/A	16
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	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
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Culinary Arts and Related Services	Associate	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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	649
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	574
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	226
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	193
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)	Certificate under 12 weeks	97
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	95
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	77
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	77
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	76
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate under 12 weeks	75

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	29%	6,078
Retail Trade	13%	2,784
Accommodation and Food Services	10%	1,969
Manufacturing	9%	1,758
Educational Services	5%	1,011
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	982
Public Administration	4%	929
Wholesale Trade	4%	863

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Sources: federal figures for Elgin Community 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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