Is Kishwaukee College worth it?

Malta, IL · Public · 2-year

Kishwaukee College is a public, two-year institution in Malta, Illinois (rural area). It awarded 714 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences and nursing assistant patient care assistant.

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Federal context for Kishwaukee College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$28,009

Median earnings 4 years after

$49,273

Median earnings 10 years after

$39,657

Average net price

$4,574

Completion rate

45%

Completions (2024)

714

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,936

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$21,090$47,09054
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate$24,070$46,12846
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate$50,290$68,59420
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$26,141$34,75518
Agricultural Business and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural MechanizationUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Plant SciencesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Computer ProgrammingUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Data Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementUndergraduate certificateN/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
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate134
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate105
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs96
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideCertificate under 12 weeks73
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate45
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)Certificate under 12 weeks26
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr21
Agricultural Power Machinery OperationCertificate 1-2 yrs16
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianCertificate 1-2 yrs16
Child Care Provider/AssistantCertificate 1-2 yrs14

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

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance35%2,703
Retail Trade14%1,060
Manufacturing7%583
Educational Services6%481
Public Administration6%468
Accommodation and Food Services6%435
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services5%374
Wholesale Trade5%354

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Sources: federal figures for Kishwaukee College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page