C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
71/100 · earnings-weighted

Moraine Valley Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Palos Hills, Illinois 60465
Moraine Valley Community College campus, Palos Hills, IL
Moraine Valley Community College campus, Palos Hills, IL. Photo: Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
A
85/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
49/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

11,144
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$1,704
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Moraine Valley Community College ▼

22% 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
$301,298
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,458
1-Year Change
+10.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Moraine Valley Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,892
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,943
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,500
Median debt at graduation
39.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th 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 Moraine Valley Community 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,137$86,862+7%#249 of 962#380$17,196
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$55,739$57,590-12%#452 of 560#510$9,550
Biological and Physical Sciences$23,128$48,554-3%#53 of 85#48$8,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$23,372$45,372+3%#318 of 947#423$8,250

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 Moraine Valley Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $301,298
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,458/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60459 (5.4% cap, Burbank)

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🏆 Where Moraine Valley Community College Ranks

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

🥈
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
of 28 schools
🥈
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
of 20 schools
#4
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
of 13 schools
#7
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#7
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
of 30 schools
#12
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools
#13
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools
#20
Child Care Provider/Assistant
of 100 schools
#21
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
of 100 schools
#23
Biological and Physical Sciences
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,968 $9,312

Financial Aid

66%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
5%
Take Out Loans
$1,704
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$1,623
$30,001 - $48,000$11,921
$48,001 - $75,000$11,921

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 586 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 417 grads/yr General Studies 320 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 281 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 264 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 197 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 170 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 115 grads/yr System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 108 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 90 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 89 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 67 grads/yr Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 67 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 61 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 41 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 36 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 31 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 30 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 27 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Moraine Valley Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Student Demographics

11,144
Total Students
50%
Women
59%
Traditional Age (18-24)
22%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Hispanic 28%
Black 10%
Asian 4%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 22%
With Family 78%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,485 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 12%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Moraine Valley Community 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 Moraine Valley Community College?
Tuition at Moraine Valley Community College is $7,968 for in-state students and $9,312 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $1,704.
What is the graduation rate at Moraine Valley Community College?
The graduation rate at Moraine Valley Community College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Moraine Valley Community College a good school?
Moraine Valley Community College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (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 (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Moraine Valley Community College?
Moraine Valley Community College has a total enrollment of 11,144 students.
Is there rental demand near Moraine Valley Community College?
Yes! Approximately 22% of students at Moraine Valley Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,485 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Palos Hills area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology