City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College at a glance

• 2,789

  students enrolled

• 1,359

  degrees and certificates a year

• 27%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,886

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,520 in state, $14,430 out of state

• $31,509

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,962

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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 City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cook County, where the college is.

• 9,895

  open professional jobs

• 986

  entry level

  72 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,068 jobs

• 5.9%

  unemployment in Cook County

  2026-08 · up 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $81,797

  median household income

  Cook County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 4.0% unemployment among them

Hiring most: Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), Michael Page (69), PwC (69), UL Solutions (68).

What they hire for: Finance (1,555), Sales (1,436), Engineering (1,349), Operations (958), Data & Analytics (688), Marketing (505). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: LWIA 7.

• American Job Center at the King CenterChicago · 773-538-5627 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,
• American Job Center at Truman CollegeChicago · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• American Job Center in MaywoodMaywood · 708-223-2652 · Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in North RiversideNorth Riverside · 708-222-3100 · 8:30am -5:00pm Monday - Friday
• American Job Center in PilsenChicago · 312-994-8305 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00
• American Job Center in WheelingWheeling Illinois · 847-484-8187 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Morton CollegeCicero · 2,640 students
• Heartland Community CollegeNormal · 2,997 students
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• Lake Land CollegeMattoon · 2,448 students
• Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights · 2,443 students

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Common questions

How big is City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College?

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College enrolls about 2,789 students and is a public 2-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 1,359 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College?

27% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,509 six years after entry and $37,962 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College offer AI or data science degrees?

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley 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 City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College?

9,895 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 986 of them entry level and 72 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.