C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
52/100 · earnings-weighted

Morton College

2-Year Public
📍 Cicero, Illinois 60804
ℹ️
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
C
47/100
Affordability
A
82/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
54/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

3,653
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,037
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Morton College ▼

3% 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
$279,959
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,314
1-Year Change
+8.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$42,406
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,053
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,000
Median debt at graduation
30.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
36.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 58th 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 Morton 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$65,090$75,828-6%#675 of 962#818$7,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$31,143$58,179+25%#36 of 426#70—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$42,975$53,105+26%#86 of 476#138—
Biological and Physical Sciences$22,435$50,393+0%#42 of 85#34—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$31,829$43,070-2%#466 of 947#597—

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 Morton College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $279,959
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,314/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 60624 (6.3% cap, Chicago)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,256 $10,304

Financial Aid

78%
Receive Any Aid
59%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$7,037
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,934
$30,001 - $48,000$7,210
$48,001 - $75,000$7,898
$75,001 - $110,000$10,123

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 183 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 107 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 67 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 39 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 29 grads/yr Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 17 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 17 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 15 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 13 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 13 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 10 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Accounting 9 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 8 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 7 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 6 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 5 grads/yr Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Morton 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
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Childcare workers
$32k/yr 991,600 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

3,653
Total Students
58%
Women
62%
Traditional Age (18-24)
3%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 4%
Hispanic 80%
Black 3%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 3%
With Family 97%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~124 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 90%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 62%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Morton 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 Morton College?
Tuition at Morton College is $8,256 for in-state students and $10,304 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,037.
What is the graduation rate at Morton College?
The graduation rate at Morton College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Morton College a good school?
Morton College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (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 (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Morton College?
Morton College has a total enrollment of 3,653 students.
Is there rental demand near Morton College?
Yes! Approximately 3% of students at Morton College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 124 students who need rental housing near campus.

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