Morton College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Morton College at a glance

• 2,640

  students enrolled

• 598

  degrees and certificates a year

• 31%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,191

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,256 in state, $10,304 out of state

• $34,053

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,406

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Morton 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 Morton College

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

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• 9,830

  open professional jobs

• 987

  entry level

  72 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  1,043 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, business & management, which lead to clinical (134 open), finance (1,553 open), sales (1,411 open), operations (952 open), marketing (507 open), human resources (497 open).

Hiring most: Mars (81), Arthur J. Gallagher (79), Gallagher Bassett (74), Gallagher (72), West Monroe (71), PwC (69), UL Solutions (68), Michael Page (67).

What they hire for: Finance (1,553), Sales (1,411), Engineering (1,339), Operations (952), Data & Analytics (679), Marketing (507). 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 Morton College?

Morton College enrolls about 2,640 students and is a public 2-year institution in Cicero, Illinois. It awards about 598 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Morton College?

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

What do Morton College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,053 six years after entry and $42,406 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Morton College offer AI or data science degrees?

Morton 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 Morton College?

9,830 open professional jobs are listed in Cook County, 987 of them entry level and 72 saying no experience is needed. Mars has the most openings.