Midwestern Career College

https://www.mccollege.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,591
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    887
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    53.6%
    67 Graduates

    About

    Midwestern Career College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Midwestern Career College were Medical Assistant (45 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (12 degrees), and Electroneurodiagnostic Technician (11 degrees).

    In 2024, 292 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Midwestern Career College. 91.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (96 degrees), 1.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,591.

    In 2024, 51% of undergraduate students attending Midwestern Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $20,591
    2024 Value
    60.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Midwestern Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,591. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Midwestern Career College grew by 60.3%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    51%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    51%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    51% of undergraduate students at Midwestern Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 23.9% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Midwestern Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Midwestern Career College had a total enrollment of 887 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Midwestern Career College is 887 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Midwestern Career College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Midwestern Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.6% Black or African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% White, 1.8% Asian, 1.8% Two or More Races, and 0.451% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Midwestern Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (28.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18%) and White Female (9.59%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Midwestern Career College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 887 students. The full-time enrollment at Midwestern Career College is 887 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Midwestern Career College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Midwestern Career College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Midwestern Career College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      289 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      167 enrolled students
    3. White
      100 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Midwestern Career College is 32.6% Black or African American, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% White, 1.8% Asian, 1.8% Two or More Races, and 0.451% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (2.03%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 240 more women than men received degrees from Midwestern Career College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Midwestern Career College is black or african american (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Midwestern Career College is Medical Assistant (45 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (12 degrees) and Electroneurodiagnostic Technician (11 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Midwestern Career College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (225 degrees awarded), Business (67 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Registered nurses (1,586,593 people), Accountants & auditors (1,037,473 people), Other managers (877,656 people), Software developers (782,000 people), and Financial managers (545,606 people).

    The most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College in 2024 are Health (225 degrees awarded), Business (67 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Health (225 degrees awarded), Business (67 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,969,353 people), Computer Systems Design (1,175,091 people), Elementary & secondary schools (779,075 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (556,562 people), and Banking & related activities (517,097 people).

    The most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Health (225 degrees awarded), Business (67 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Midwestern Career College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Medical Assistant
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Dental Assisting
      12 degrees awarded
    3. Electroneurodiagnostic Technician
      11 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Midwestern Career College was Medical Assistant with 45 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Midwestern Career College according to their major.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    26
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    266
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern Career College, which is 0.0977 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

    This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Midwestern Career College by degrees awarded.

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern Career College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.28 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 74 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    56%
    100% Completion Time
    63%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 56% of students graduating from Midwestern Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      96 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      69 degrees awarded
    3. White
      37 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Midwestern Career College is black or african american (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (69 degrees).

    1.03% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      129 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      94 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      84 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Midwestern Career College is black or african american female (129 degrees awarded). There were 1.37 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (94 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Midwestern Career College had a total salary expenditure of 7.69M. Midwestern Career College employs 21 Instructors. Most academics at Midwestern Career College are Male Instructor (11), and Female Instructor (10).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwestern Career College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $4.65M
    2024 Salaries
    0.188%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Midwestern Career College paid a median of $4.65M in salaries, which represents 60.5% of their overall expenditure ($7.69M) and a 0.188% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.59% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.44M
    Instructional Salaries
    21
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Midwestern Career College paid a total of $1.44M to 21 employees working as instructors, which represents 31% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwestern Career College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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