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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, Illinois · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 7500 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652 · Phone: (773) 838-7500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Richard J Daley College is a public trade school in Chicago, Illinois offering electrician and CNC/machining programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Daley College has a 27.4% completion rate, below the state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $4,500 and median earnings of $37,962 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Daley College; federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 19.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $49,240 | $99,560 | $117,460 |
| Machinists | $38,390 | $58,520 | $65,620 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 372 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 176 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 100 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 36 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
Richard J Daley College is a public trade and career campus in the City Colleges of Chicago system, located in Chicago, Illinois. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be applied toward attendance. The campus awards the largest number of credentials in electrician schools (557 completers) and CNC & machining programs (137 completers), among six total program families offered.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 27.4%, which is below the state average of 58.4% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $4,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,962. About 19.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, situated in a large city locale with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,789, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade credentials in electrical work or machining rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on scheduling and program length details not included in this data, so contacting the school directly is recommended. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Daley College's top programs are electrician schools (557 completers) and CNC & machining programs (137 completers), out of six program families offered overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 27.4%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $4,500 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $37,962, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Daley College is a public institution, part of the City Colleges of Chicago system, which generally means lower published tuition and public oversight compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; check with the school or its website for specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?144193.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not include program length or schedule details needed to assess fit for adult career-changers; contact the school at (773) 838-7500 for specifics.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this dataset; check with the relevant trade board or the school's program pages for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Daley College at (773) 838-7500 or visit its website at https://ccc.edu/colleges/daley/pages/default.aspx.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus does not include comparative rankings against nearby schools; use the College Scorecard to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures 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.