Kishwaukee College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,936
students enrolled
713
degrees and certificates a year
45%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$4,574
average net price a year
Tuition $8,820 in state, $13,230 out of state
$32,532
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$39,657
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 32% | 229 |
| Health professions | 26% | 185 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 18% | 129 |
| Agriculture | 7% | 50 |
| Computer & information sciences | 5% | 35 |
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 |
The job market around Kishwaukee College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of DeKalb County, where the college is.
37
open professional jobs
6
entry level
3%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in DeKalb County
2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier
$69,022
median household income
DeKalb County
35%
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, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (11 open).
Hiring most: Constellation Energy (6), Advastar, Inc. | Recruiting & Staffing (3), Elliott Aviation (3), Advastar (2), Amazon (2), Ideal Industries (2), TEKsystems (2), Your IT & Corporate Recruiter (2).
What they hire for: Operations (13), Engineering (11), Finance (3), Customer Success (1), Human Resources (1), Sales (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Kane, Kendal & DeKalb County Workforce Development Board.
- workNet DeKalbDekalb · 630-762-2120 · Mondays 12pm-4pm, Thursdays 9am-1pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Kishwaukee College?
- Kishwaukee College enrolls about 1,936 students and is a public 2-year institution in Malta, Illinois. It awards about 713 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Kishwaukee College?
- 45% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Kishwaukee College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,532 six years after entry and $39,657 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Kishwaukee College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Kishwaukee College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Kishwaukee College?
- 37 open professional jobs are listed in DeKalb County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Constellation Energy has the most openings.
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