Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

51/100 · earnings-weighted

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

2-Year Public

📍 Chicago, Illinois 60634

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

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

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College campus, Chicago, IL. Photo: Zagalejo, Public domain 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: 33%

Outcomes

50/100

Affordability

86/100

Resources

43/100

Experience

46/100

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

7,789

Total Enrollment

33%

Graduation Rate

71%

Retention Rate

29.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,771

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College ▼

17% 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

$383,429

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,821

1-Year Change

+9.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$41,625

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$33,808

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,500

Median debt at graduation

30.9%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 53rd 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-Wilbur Wright 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
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	$34,691	$63,965	+16%	#16 of 87	#22	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$40,148	$59,721	+41%	#36 of 476	#50	—
Biological and Physical Sciences	$26,130	$53,058	+6%	#32 of 85	#23	—
Legal Support Services	—	$52,837	+18%	#23 of 109	#28	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$31,322	$44,477	+1%	#379 of 947	#490	$4,825

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-Wilbur Wright College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $383,429
Avg rent near campus: $1,821/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60171 (5.1% cap, River Grove)

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🏆 Where City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Ranks

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

#13

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist

of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

87%

Receive Any Aid

59%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$3,771

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$1,621
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,658
$48,001 - $75,000	$4,708
$75,001 - $110,000	$5,744
$110,001+	$8,500

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 666 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 132 grads/yr General Studies 101 grads/yr Engineering, General 75 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 62 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 58 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 30 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 21 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 18 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 15 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 12 grads/yr Accounting 12 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 9 grads/yr Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 7 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 4 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 3 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 1 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright 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

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Engineers, all other

$118k/yr 158,800 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Student Demographics

7,789

Total Students

54%

Women

51%

Traditional Age (18-24)

17%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 21%

Hispanic 64%

Black 6%

Asian 6%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 17%

With Family 83%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,316 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 58%

Hybrid (Some Online) 18%

Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%

25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright 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-Wilbur Wright College?

Tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright 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 $3,771.

What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College?

The graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is 33%. 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-Wilbur Wright College a good school?

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (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-Wilbur Wright College?

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College has a total enrollment of 7,789 students.

Is there rental demand near City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College?

Yes! Approximately 17% of students at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,316 students who need rental housing near campus.

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