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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

Public Chicago, IL · Urban · Great Lakes · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
32%
Graduation Rate
$36,484
Earnings (10yr)
$7,863
Net Price
2,505
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Overview

Over 2,500 students are enrolled at City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College, a key player in the local education landscape. The college emphasizes accessibility and affordability, making it a viable option for many in the Chicago area.

Students who attend Harry S Truman College can expect to earn around $36,484 ten years after graduation. While the graduation rate stands at 32%, this institution aims to support students from diverse backgrounds, including a 19% Pell Grant rate, indicating a commitment to those with financial need.

The net price for attending Harry S Truman College is approximately $7,863, with a median debt of $6,997 for graduates. This financial structure allows many students to graduate with manageable debt. Those who thrive here often pursue programs in humanities, culinary arts, mechanic and repair technology, education, or computer science and IT, aligning with both personal interest and job market demand.

Rankings

How City Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation32%Earnings 10yr$36KNet Price$8KRetention59%Median Debt$7KPell Grant Rate19%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$9K$48-75K$11K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,590
In-State Tuition
$15,150
Out-of-State
$7,863
Avg Net Price
$6,997
Median Debt
19%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$7,362
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,214
Family Income $30K–$48K
$8,859
Family Income $48K–$75K
$11,489
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$30,439
6 Years After Entry
$32,628
8 Years
$36,484
10 Years
0.19x
Debt-to-Earnings
40%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,439 6yr $32,628 8yr $36,484 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.80
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.08
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.3%
Volunteering Rate
0.77
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 59%
Full-Time Faculty 26%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,883
Diversity Index 0.73
First-Gen Students 51%

Top Programs

Humanities 41%
Culinary & Personal Services 10%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 9%
Education 8%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Business & Marketing 2%
Engineering 1%
Criminal Justice 0%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Great Lakes
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
60%
White
16%
Hispanic
39%
Black
27%
Asian
9%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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