City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College at a glance

• 4,372

  students enrolled

• 1,284

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,375

  average net price a year

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

• $33,808

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,625

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright 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-Wilbur Wright College

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

• 9,029

  open professional jobs

• 789

  entry level

  62 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,014 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

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in computer & information sciences, engineering, which lead to engineering (1,221 open), data & analytics (625 open), security (123 open), product (139 open), operations (894 open).

Hiring most: Northern Trust (148), Kraft Heinz (121), Mars (79), Arthur J. Gallagher (78), West Monroe (75), Gallagher Bassett (73), Gallagher (72), PwC (66).

What they hire for: Finance (1,352), Sales (1,312), Engineering (1,221), Operations (894), Data & Analytics (625), Legal (429). 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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Common questions

How big is City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College?

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College enrolls about 4,372 students and is a public 2-year institution in Chicago, Illinois. It awards about 1,284 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College?

31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,808 six years after entry and $41,625 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College offer AI or data science degrees?

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright 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-Wilbur Wright College?

9,029 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 789 of them entry level and 62 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.