Waubonsee Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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5,721
students enrolled
1,547
degrees and certificates a year
39%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$11,442
average net price a year
Tuition $11,177 in state, $12,138 out of state
$39,016
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$44,788
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 32% | 502 |
| Health professions | 21% | 324 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 19% | 287 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 11% | 173 |
| Security & protective services | 4% | 57 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 5 | 4 |
The job market around Waubonsee Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Kane County, where the college is.
190
open professional jobs
32
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 (7 open), security (1 open).
Hiring most: HelloFresh (8), Aldi US (6), Dayton Freight Lines (5), Creative Financial Staffing (4), Prime Healthcare (4), Sonova USA (4), UFP Technologies (4), International Motors (3).
What they hire for: Operations (53), Engineering (32), Finance (20), Sales (15), Human Resources (12), 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 Waubonsee Community College?
- Waubonsee Community College enrolls about 5,721 students and is a public 2-year institution in Sugar Grove, Illinois. It awards about 1,547 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Waubonsee Community College?
- 39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Waubonsee Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,016 six years after entry and $44,788 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Waubonsee Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Waubonsee Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Waubonsee Community College?
- 190 open professional jobs are listed in Kane County, 32 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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