City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,380

2021 Average Net Price

$3,690

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.88%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,545

30.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.1%

161 Graduates

About

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (184 degrees awarded), Electrician (40 degrees), and Floristry Operations & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, 830 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College. 51.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (528 degrees), 3.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (146 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is $4,380, which is $−3,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is $4,380, which is $−3,588 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,690.

In 2021, 30% of undergraduate students attending City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College was $4,380. The cost of tuition at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is $−3,588 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,690

2021 Value

25.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,690. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College grew by 25.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,128

Room and Board

$1,920

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College was of $8,128 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,920. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30% of undergraduate students at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 11.1% with respect to 2020, when 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.88%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College was 4.88%, which represents 4 out of the 82 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College had a total enrollment of 4,545 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is 1,389 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,156. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American, 8.36% White, 1.1% Asian, 0.858% Two or More Races, 0.044% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.022% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (35.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (34.6%) and White Male (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,545 students. The full-time enrollment at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is 1,389 and the part-time enrollment is 3,156. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,506 enrolled students
Black or African American
508 enrolled students
White
380 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is 77.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American, 8.36% White, 1.1% Asian, 0.858% Two or More Races, 0.044% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.022% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 39 students (0.858%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 24 more women than men received degrees from City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is hispanic or latino (528 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (146 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (184 degrees awarded), followed by Electrician (40 degrees) and Floristry Operations & Management (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (151 degrees awarded), Precision Production (58 degrees), and Human Sciences (50 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are Elementary & middle school teachers (147,862 people), Other managers (97,271 people), Registered nurses (46,800 people), Construction managers (42,768 people), and Physicians (42,505 people).

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College in 2021 are Construction (151 degrees awarded), Precision Production (58 degrees), Human Sciences (50 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (406 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are Construction (151 degrees awarded), Precision Production (58 degrees), Human Sciences (50 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (406 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (71 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are Elementary & secondary schools (291,925 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (137,775 people), Construction (117,234 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (113,357 people), and Computer Systems Design (57,505 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
171 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
71 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 171 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

403

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

427

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 403 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College, which is 0.944 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (427).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 137 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College in Electrician, which is 9.79 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 238 degrees were awarded to men at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.03 times more than the 117 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 21% of students graduating from City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
528 degrees awarded
Black or African American
146 degrees awarded
White
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is hispanic or latino (528 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (146 degrees).

0.723% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
311 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
217 degrees awarded
White Male
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College is hispanic or latino female (311 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (217 degrees).

Operations

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College employs 26 Instructors, 11 Associate professors and 11 Assistant professors. Most academics at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are Male Instructor (14), Female Instructor (12), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College are: Service, with 38 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17.1M

2021 Salaries

2.84%

decline from 2020

In 2021, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College paid a median of $17.1M in salaries, a 2.84% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College paid a total of $4.82M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

38 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College were Instructor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 11 employees, and Assistant professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College were Service with 38 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College was Male Instructor with 14 employees, Female Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College.