Elgin Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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6,648
students enrolled
2,107
degrees and certificates a year
41%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$6,026
average net price a year
Tuition $7,128 in state, $9,504 out of state
$39,007
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,516
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 40% | 844 |
| Health professions | 18% | 370 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 11% | 223 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 8% | 177 |
| Security & protective services | 3% | 69 |
AI and data programs
Elgin Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Elgin Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kane County, where the college is.
218
open professional jobs
41
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.6%
unemployment in Kane County
2026-09 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier
$100,678
median household income
Kane County
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (8 open), security (1 open).
Hiring most: HelloFresh (8), Aldi US (6), Dayton Freight Lines (5), Albertsons Companies (4), Bowman Williams (4), Creative Financial Staffing (4), Prime Healthcare (4), Sonova USA (4).
What they hire for: Operations (57), Engineering (39), Finance (21), Sales (20), Human Resources (14), Legal (10). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kane, Kendal & DeKalb County Workforce Development Board.
- workNet Batavia Serving Kane, Kendall and DeKalb CountiesBatavia · 630-762-2120 · Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:30, Wednesday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 08:30-16:30, Friday 08:30-16:30
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Common questions
- How big is Elgin Community College?
- Elgin Community College enrolls about 6,648 students and is a public 2-year institution in Elgin, Illinois. It awards about 2,107 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Elgin Community College?
- 41% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Elgin Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,007 six years after entry and $45,516 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Elgin Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Elgin Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Elgin Community College?
- 218 open professional jobs are listed in Kane County, 41 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. HelloFresh has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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