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Kankakee Community College

Public Kankakee, IL · Urban · Great Lakes · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
35%
Graduation Rate
$38,767
Earnings (10yr)
$4,665
Net Price
1,985
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Overview

Kankakee Community College has a net price of just $4,665, making it an affordable option for students seeking higher education. This low cost allows students to access quality programs without incurring significant debt.

According to Opportunity Insights data, Kankakee Community College graduates earn an average of $38,767 after ten years. While specific mobility rates are not available, this earning potential suggests that students can improve their financial standing through education.

Students here tend to thrive in programs like Mechanic & Repair Tech, Health Professions, and Criminal Justice. With a graduation rate of 35%, those who stay on track can find rewarding careers in these fields. The median debt of $9,969 indicates that students can graduate with manageable financial obligations.

Rankings

How Kankakee Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation35%Earnings 10yr$39KNet Price$5KRetention57%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate36%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$4K$0-30K$3K$30-48K$5K$48-75K$11K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1154.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1114.9%MOBILITY128.74%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,220
In-State Tuition
$25,830
Out-of-State
$4,665
Avg Net Price
$9,969
Median Debt
36%
Pell Grant Rate
4%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$4,061
Family Income $0–$30K
$2,781
Family Income $30K–$48K
$5,449
Family Income $48K–$75K
$10,603
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$33,835
6 Years After Entry
$35,490
8 Years
$38,767
10 Years
0.26x
Debt-to-Earnings
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$33,835 6yr $35,490 8yr $38,767 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

128.74%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1114.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1154.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$72,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.16
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.07
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.7%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 57%
Full-Time Faculty 35%
Faculty Salary (mo) $8,076
Diversity Index 0.63
First-Gen Students 52%

Top Programs

Mechanic & Repair Tech 21%
Humanities 21%
Health Professions 18%
Precision Production 9%
Criminal Justice 5%
Business & Marketing 4%
Computer Science & IT 0%
Engineering 0%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Great Lakes
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
62%
White
54%
Hispanic
25%
Black
13%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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