McHenry County College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,691
students enrolled
1,785
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,042
average net price a year
Tuition $10,012 in state, $14,368 out of state
$36,496
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,143
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 51% | 908 |
| Health professions | 19% | 340 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 8% | 137 |
| Business & management | 6% | 113 |
| Security & protective services | 4% | 62 |
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 | 1 |
The job market around McHenry County College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of McHenry County, where the college is.
92
open professional jobs
13
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.7%
unemployment in McHenry County
2026-08 · up 1.0 points from a year earlier
$102,836
median household income
McHenry County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (10 open), sales (11 open), operations (20 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (8 open).
Hiring most: Michael Page (8), HR Green (4), LinkedIn (4), Regal Rexnord (3), Sterling Engineering (3), Amazon (2), AptarGroup (2), Aston Carter (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (22), Operations (20), Sales (11), Finance (10), Human Resources (8), Administration (5). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: McHenry County Workforce Network Board.
- McHenry County Workforce CenterWoodstock · Monday through Friday - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is McHenry County College?
- McHenry County College enrolls about 4,691 students and is a public 2-year institution in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It awards about 1,785 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at McHenry County College?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do McHenry County College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,496 six years after entry and $45,143 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does McHenry County College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. McHenry County College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near McHenry County College?
- 92 open professional jobs are listed in McHenry County, 13 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Michael Page 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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