Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (41 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Black Hawk College
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College$36,908$17,7000.48
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College$27,284$16,8750.62
Lewis and Clark Community College$23,662$12,0000.51
National Median$27,024$9,3750.35

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago
$4,380$36,908$17,700
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
Chicago
$4,380$27,284$16,875
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey
$3,552$23,662$12,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Black Hawk College, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.