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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, Illinois · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1900 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612 · Phone: (312) 850-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Other · American Board of Funeral Service Education; Aug 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Malcolm X College is a public trade and career school in Chicago, Illinois offering CNA classes, EMT training, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Malcolm X College has a 17.6% completion rate, below the Illinois state average of 58.4%; graduates carry a median debt of $8,375 and earn a median of $32,427 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Malcolm X College; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 41.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $37,590 | $45,960 | $48,380 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,420 | $42,260 | $49,640 |
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,370 | $46,010 | $49,720 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $59,350 | $79,930 | $97,950 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $58,880 | $75,000 | $79,560 |
| Surgical technologists | $48,560 | $64,650 | $77,670 |
| Dental hygienists | $74,280 | $96,670 | $101,800 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,890 | $56,440 | $64,360 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $36,550 | $46,650 | $49,150 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,330 | $58,830 | $73,620 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 314 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 118 | $33,115 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 76 | $33,115 | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 39 | $49,736 | not reported | $9,572 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $32,027 | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $32,027 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $33,115 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $49,736 | not reported | $9,572 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | $49,736 | not reported | $9,572 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Malcolm X College is a public trade and career-training campus of City Colleges of Chicago, located in Chicago, Illinois. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and it holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission along with several program-specific accreditors, including bodies overseeing nursing, dental, physical therapy, funeral service, and radiologic technology education. Its most-awarded trade programs are CNA classes, EMT and paramedic training, and medical assistant programs, alongside offerings in phlebotomy, radiology technology, LPN training, surgical technology, dental hygiene, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technician training, and culinary arts.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 17.6%, below the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,375, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,427. About 41.9% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, credential-focused programs in healthcare and emergency services fields rather than long, traditional degree tracks, though specific program lengths and scheduling are not detailed in this data set. Adults considering a career change should independently verify program length, cost, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To confirm current accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, prospective students can consult the school's accreditors listed above and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Malcolm X College offers 17 program families, most notably CNA classes, EMT and paramedic training, and medical assistant programs, along with phlebotomy, radiology tech, LPN, surgical tech, dental hygiene, medical billing and coding, pharmacy tech, and culinary arts.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission plus program-level accreditation from bodies covering nursing, dental, physical therapy, funeral service, and radiologic technology education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 17.6%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,375, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $32,427.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (312) 850-7000 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Malcolm X College is a public institution, part of City Colleges of Chicago, which typically means lower published tuition rates for residents compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and duration for individual programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the school's listed accreditors and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?144166 for verified outcome data.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program lineup, which is concentrated in healthcare and emergency services credentials like CNA and EMT training, suggests a focus on shorter, career-entry programs, but specific scheduling details for career changers are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what state licenses or certifications apply to specific programs like EMT or medical assistant training.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Malcolm X College at (312) 850-7000 or through its website at https://www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.