Moraine Valley Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Moraine Valley Community College at a glance

• 7,490

  students enrolled

• 3,554

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $2,829

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,968 in state, $9,312 out of state

• $34,943

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,892

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Moraine Valley Community College

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

• 9,981

  open professional jobs

• 975

  entry level

  74 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,091 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 health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (134 open), engineering (1,370 open), data & analytics (697 open), security (129 open), product (155 open).

Hiring most: Northern Trust (148), Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), Michael Page (69), PwC (69).

What they hire for: Finance (1,570), Sales (1,404), Engineering (1,370), Operations (963), Data & Analytics (697), Marketing (510). 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 Moraine Valley Community College?

Moraine Valley Community College enrolls about 7,490 students and is a public 2-year institution in Palos Hills, Illinois. It awards about 3,554 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Moraine Valley Community College?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Moraine Valley Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,943 six years after entry and $43,892 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Moraine Valley Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Moraine Valley Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Moraine Valley Community College?

9,981 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 975 of them entry level and 74 saying no experience is needed. Northern Trust has the most openings.