Is Moraine Valley Community College worth it?
Moraine Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution in Palos Hills, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 3,400 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and general studies.
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Federal context for Moraine Valley Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,570
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,357
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,892
Average net price
$2,829
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
3,400
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,490
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 | $23,372 | $45,372 | 144 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $23,128 | $48,554 | 86 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $55,739 | $57,590 | 65 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,137 | $86,862 | 65 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | 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 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 586 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 417 |
| General Studies | Associate | 320 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 281 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 234 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 104 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 93 |
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | Certificate under 12 weeks | 90 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 82 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Certificate under 12 weeks | 79 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 28% | 5,515 |
| Retail Trade | 16% | 3,074 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 1,481 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 6% | 1,089 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 1,068 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,026 |
| Educational Services | 5% | 1,006 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 982 |
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Sources: federal figures for Moraine Valley 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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