Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$6,026Average net price / year
41%Graduation rate
$45,516Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$7,390Median debt at graduation
6,648Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $3,252
- Out-of-state tuition
- $9,516
- Total cost of attendance
- $10,408
- Books & supplies
- $1,500
- Average net price
- $6,026
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $5,089
- $30–48k
- $5,006
- $48–75k
- $6,816
- $75–110k
- $8,562
- $110k+
- $9,083
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 41%
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $39,007
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,516
- Median debt (graduates)
- $7,390
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Students with federal loans
- 3%
Programs: what graduates earn
23 of 82 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 41 | $51,945 | $2,952 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 80 | $24,513 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 106 | $58,490 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 66 | $68,335 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 53 | $59,006 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 36 | $34,668 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 53 | $45,746 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 320 | $45,262 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 70 | $71,721 | $8,680 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 14 | $46,319 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 524 | $25,377 | $6,500 |
| Fire Protection | 7 | $38,233 | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | $17,414 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | $40,327 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 2 | $66,349 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 14 | $28,603 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 13 | $40,027 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 177 | $39,939 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 11 | $58,487 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | $28,570 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | $40,243 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | $51,164 | — |
| Engineering, General | 29 | $46,125 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,648
- Part-time
- 59%
- Women / men
- 54% / 46%
- White
- 34%
- Hispanic
- 47%
- Black
- 5%
- Asian
- 7%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 21:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $105,147 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 30%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.elgin.edu
- Also known as
- ECC
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 3% of degrees
- Education – 2% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 2% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 42% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Elgin Community College cost?
The average net price after grants is $6,026 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $3,252 and the full cost of attendance is $10,408.
How much do Elgin Community College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,516 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
41% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Elgin
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judson University Elgin, IL · Private nonprofit · 708 students |
$18,558 | 48% | 60% | $56,313 |
| Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Elgin Elgin, IL · Private for-profit · 138 students |
$20,671 | — | 89% | $35,650 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.