Elgin Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Elgin Community College at a glance

• 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

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.

• 232

  open professional jobs

• 42

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Kane County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $100,678

  median household income

  Kane County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (6 open), security (1 open).

Hiring most: Entegris (14), GPAC (6), Michael Page (5), UFP Technologies (5), Fermilab (4), Prime Healthcare (4), Sysco (4), US Foods (4).

What they hire for: Operations (55), Sales (41), Engineering (39), Finance (22), Human Resources (11), Marketing (7). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Kane, Kendal & DeKalb County Workforce Development Board.

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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?

232 open professional jobs are listed in Kane County, 42 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Entegris has the most openings.