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Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, Illinois · Public community college
Address: 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901 · Phone: (815) 802-8100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Kankakee Community College is a public trade school in Kankakee, Illinois, offering welding, EMT and paramedic training, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Kankakee Community College has a 32.4% completion rate, below the state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,969 and median earnings of $38,767 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kankakee Community College; the school does participate in federal financial aid programs, and 36.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,890 | $51,320 | $61,520 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,420 | $42,260 | $49,640 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,370 | $46,010 | $49,720 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $46,690 | $77,410 | $96,030 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,190 | $49,170 | $73,640 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $59,350 | $79,930 | $97,950 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $58,880 | $75,000 | $79,560 |
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,890 | $56,440 | $64,360 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $41,029 | $44,542 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $52,107 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $41,029 | $44,542 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
Kankakee Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Kankakee, Illinois. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Across its 19 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in welding (37 completers), EMT and paramedic training (27), and phlebotomy classes (24).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 32.4%, which is below the state average of 58.4% for similar institutions. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,969, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,767. About 36.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With trade programs spanning welding, emergency medical services, phlebotomy, HVAC, automotive repair, radiology technology, and medical billing and coding, this campus may suit students seeking short, focused training tracks as well as those pursuing longer associate-level allied health programs. Specific program lengths and schedules are not reported here; contact the school directly for that detail. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kankakee Community College offers 19 program families, with the most completers in welding schools (37), EMT and paramedic training (27), and phlebotomy classes (24). Other offerings include HVAC, auto mechanic training, radiology technology, LPN programs, medical assistant training, and medical billing and coding.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It also holds program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 36.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 32.4%, which is below the 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 $9,969, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,767, 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 at (815) 802-8100 or visit https://www.kcc.edu/ 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 it receives state funding and may offer lower tuition rates than private for-profit alternatives, though specific tuition is not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?146348.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of program families, from shorter trade certificates like welding and phlebotomy to longer allied health tracks, though specific program lengths and adult-focused scheduling are not reported in federal data. Contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Kankakee Community College at (815) 802-8100 or visit https://www.kcc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?146348 to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.