Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

25/100 · earnings-weighted

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

2-Year Public

📍 Chicago, Illinois 60601

🌐 www.ccc.edu/colleges/washington/Pages/default.aspx

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College — tuition $11,520 in-state, $14,430 out-of-state

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College campus, Chicago, IL. Photo: Daniel X. O'Neil from USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

87/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

39/100

Prestige

28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,859

Total Enrollment

29%

Graduation Rate

62%

Retention Rate

20.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,555

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College ▼

25% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$410,666

Avg Monthly Rent

$3,044

1-Year Change

+16.3%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,531

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$29,483

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$5,750

Median debt at graduation

26.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

35.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 14th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Biological and Physical Sciences	$27,451	$51,025	+2%	#37 of 85	#30	$6,125
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$29,168	$44,635	+1%	#369 of 947	#476	$5,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $410,666
Avg rent near campus: $3,044/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60602 (6.8% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#12

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

of 20 schools

#15

Architectural Technology/Technician

of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,520	$14,430

Financial Aid

80%

Receive Any Aid

66%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$3,555

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,190
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,754
$48,001 - $75,000	$4,862
$75,001 - $110,000	$7,912
$110,001+	$9,996

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 937 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 143 grads/yr General Studies 93 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 75 grads/yr Accounting 56 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 40 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 40 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 25 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 20 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 12 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 10 grads/yr Engineering, General 8 grads/yr Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 8 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 7 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5 grads/yr Music, General 5 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 5 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4 grads/yr Music Teacher Education 3 grads/yr Music Management 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Natural sciences managers

$161k/yr 104,300 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Childcare workers

$32k/yr 991,600 jobs

Financial risk specialists

$106k/yr 60,500 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Financial examiners

$90k/yr 65,099 jobs

Budget analysts

$88k/yr 50,400 jobs

Student Demographics

5,859

Total Students

58%

Women

57%

Traditional Age (18-24)

25%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 11%

Hispanic 43%

Black 33%

Asian 6%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 25%

With Family 75%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,488 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 37%

Hybrid (Some Online) 26%

Fully Online 37%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%

25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?

Tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is $11,520 for in-state students and $14,430 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,555.

What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?

The graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College a good school?

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?

City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College has a total enrollment of 5,859 students.

Is there rental demand near City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College?

Yes! Approximately 25% of students at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,488 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Chicago area.

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