Elgin Community College Career Programs

Elgin Community College (referred to as Elgin CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Elgin, IL. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Elgin Community College is $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 8,910 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).Elgin Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $9,516
  • Number of Programs: 70 programs

Elgin CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Elgin Community College are $7,140 for Illinois residents and $9,516 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are stayed same compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Elgin Community College
Illinois residentsOut of State
2018-2019$10,740$11,959
2019-2020$10,440$11,959
2020-2021$7,140$9,516
2021-2022$7,140$9,516
2022-2023$7,140$9,516
2023-2024$7,140$9,516

Who Accredits Elgin Community College

Elgin Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1968 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Elgin Community College offers 68 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 1,607 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Elgin CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Elgin CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 1
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 9
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1 program 7
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 15
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 7
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 1
Education [+] 1 program 8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 8
Engineering [+] 1 program 32
Engineering1 program 32
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 14
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 program 7
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 7
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 4
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 577
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 577
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 193
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 193
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 33
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 20
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 13
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 29
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 5
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 9
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 14
Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 1
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 14
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 14
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 programs 11
Graphic Design1 program 7
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 3
Music1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 programs 116
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 13
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 7
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 12
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 9
Histologic Technician1 program 3
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1 program 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 72
Business [+] 6 programs 19
Business Administration and Management1 program 9
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 program 2
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 6
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 2
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1 program 0
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 0
Total38 programs1,075
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program 5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 5
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 5
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 2
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 3
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 0
Education [+] 1 program 13
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 13
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 4
Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 program 4
Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 0
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 442
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 442
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 7
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 7
Human Services [+] 1 program 0
Social Work1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 8
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 8
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 11
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 4
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 7
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 0
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 19
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 2
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 program 0
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Histologic Technician1 program 5
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 7
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)1 program 0
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 5
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 0
Business [+] 5 programs 18
Office Management and Supervision1 program 3
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program 13
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1 program 0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies1 program 2
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 0
Total30 programs532

Student Population

At Elgin Community College, there are total 8,910 students. Among them, 1,658 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 3,952 men and 4,958 women students at Elgin CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Elgin CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Elgin Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,9103,9524,958
American Indian/Native American522230
Asian638304334
Black/African American327119208
Hispanic3,9381,6022,336
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander220
White3,1611,5391,622
Two More327148179
Un-Known379170209
Student Population in Online Programs at Elgin CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students8,9101,6582,5394,713

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