Average

Score: 49/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

56/100 · earnings-weighted

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

2-Year Public

📍 Chicago, Illinois 60652

🌐 ccc.edu/colleges/daley/pages/default.aspx

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College — tuition $11,520 in-state, $14,430 out-of-state

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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: 28%

Outcomes

45/100

Affordability

85/100

Resources

40/100

Experience

48/100

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

5,836

Total Enrollment

28%

Graduation Rate

64%

Retention Rate

31.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,097

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College ▼

21% 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

$276,489

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,353

1-Year Change

+6.7%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$37,962

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,509

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$4,500

Median debt at graduation

27.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

19.2%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 12% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 66th percentile among certificate-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-Richard J Daley 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	$33,115	$52,454	+5%	#33 of 85	#24	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$32,568	$45,155	+2%	#343 of 947	#444	—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	$34,294	$39,170	+15%	#25 of 93	#32	—

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-Richard J Daley College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $276,489
Avg rent near campus: $2,353/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60621 (9.8% cap, Chicago)

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🏆 Where City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Ranks

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

#11

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

of 24 schools

#18

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

75%

Receive Any Aid

56%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,097

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,222
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,293
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,441
$75,001 - $110,000	$6,819

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Electrician 535 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 317 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 132 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 107 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 90 grads/yr General Studies 43 grads/yr Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 38 grads/yr Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management 22 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 21 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 21 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 12 grads/yr Accounting 12 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 9 grads/yr Engineering, General 7 grads/yr Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 6 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 6 grads/yr Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College's top programs commonly pursue.

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

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

Student Demographics

5,836

Total Students

52%

Women

39%

Traditional Age (18-24)

21%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 8%

Hispanic 79%

Black 10%

Asian 1%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 21%

With Family 80%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,196 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 63%

Hybrid (Some Online) 18%

Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%

25-64 (Adult) 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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-Richard J Daley College?

Tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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 $4,097.

What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College?

The graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is 28%. 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-Richard J Daley College a good school?

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): 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-Richard J Daley College?

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College has a total enrollment of 5,836 students.

Is there rental demand near City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College?

Yes! Approximately 21% of students at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,196 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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