Colleges / IL / Palos Hills

Moraine Valley Community College

Public Palos Hills, IL · Suburban · Great Lakes · 87% data reported · Agent Insights

37%

Graduation Rate

$43,892

Earnings (10yr)

$2,829

Net Price

7,490

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Overview

Moraine Valley Community College serves 7,490 students and offers a low net price of just $2,829. This makes it an accessible option for those looking to start their higher education journey without accumulating significant debt.

The college's average earnings 10 years post-graduation stand at $43,892. While the graduation rate is 37%, this figure reflects the challenges many community college students face. The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available, but the earnings indicate that graduates can find stable jobs in fields such as health professions, computer science, and business.

Students thrive here when they are focused on practical skills and career readiness. With a median debt of $9,500, graduates leave with manageable financial burdens. The college attracts individuals seeking to advance their careers or start anew, especially those in the bottom 20% of income who can benefit from targeted support and affordable education.

Rankings

#4 Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois #6 Best Trade Schools #12 Most Affordable Hispanic-Serving Institutions #23 Best Vocational & Technical Schools

How Moraine Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

The Mobility Equation

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

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,822

In-State Tuition

$9,846

Out-of-State

$2,829

Avg Net Price

$9,500

Median Debt

28%

Pell Grant Rate

Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$2,710

Family Income $0–$30K

$11,590

Family Income $30K–$48K

$13,971

Family Income $48K–$75K

$13,971

Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$34,943

6 Years After Entry

$38,803

8 Years

$43,892

10 Years

0.22x

Debt-to-Earnings

48%

Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

Social Mobility

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

125.29%

Mobility Rate

Bottom 20% → Top 20%

1680.1%

Success Rate

If bottom 20% get in

745.7%

From Bottom 20%

Share of students

$87,200

Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.49

Economic Connectedness

Cross-class friendships

0.01

Friending Bias

Lower = more inclusive

4.5%

Volunteering Rate

0.98

Support Ratio

Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.119%

Inventor Rate

Total Patents

Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 75%

Full-Time Faculty 32%

Faculty Salary (mo) $9,006

Diversity Index 0.70

First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Health Professions 27%

Humanities 27%

Mechanic & Repair Tech 14%

Computer Science & IT 8%

Business & Marketing 3%

Precision Production 3%

Criminal Justice 2%

Culinary & Personal Services 1%

Related Rankings

By State (Affordable)Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois HSIMost Affordable Hispanic-Serving Institutions TradesBest Trade Schools TradesBest Vocational & Technical Schools

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Quick Facts

Setting Suburban

Region Great Lakes

Accreditor Higher Learning Commission

Predominant Degree Certificate

Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female

57%

White

44%

Hispanic

31%

Black

Asian

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

Opportunity Insights Patent Data

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