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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, Illinois · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 4300 N Narragansett, Chicago, IL 60634 · Phone: (773) 777-7900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Aug 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association.
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is a public trade school in Chicago, Illinois offering CNC & machining and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Wilbur Wright College has a 30.9% completion rate, below the state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $6,500 and median earnings of $41,625 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Wilbur Wright College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 26.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinists | $38,390 | $58,520 | $65,620 |
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 35 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | 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
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College is a public trade and career campus in Chicago, Illinois. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with occupational therapy programming accredited through the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus's largest trade offerings are CNC & machining programs and medical assistant programs, part of a total of four program families with 74 trade completers reported.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 30.9%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates of trade programs here carry a median debt of $6,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,625. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating meaningful representation of lower-income students among the roughly 4,372 undergraduates enrolled.
This campus operates in a large city locale and offers a mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs and longer occupational therapy-related credentials, which may suit both first-time students and adult career changers depending on the specific program length, though exact program durations are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the Higher Learning Commission and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Wilbur Wright College's largest trade programs are CNC & machining programs and medical assistant programs, among four program families offered overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its occupational therapy programming accredited through the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 30.9%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,625.
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 at (773) 777-7900 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and different funding structures than for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?144218.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The mix of shorter trade certificates and longer occupational programs may suit adult career changers, but specific scheduling and program length details are not reported here, so contacting the school is recommended.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Wilbur Wright College at (773) 777-7900 or through its website, https://ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or ranking data against nearby schools is not reported in federal data; the College Scorecard can be used 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.