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Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, Illinois · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60465 · Phone: (708) 974-4300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Moraine Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Palos Hills, Illinois offering CNA classes, EMT training, and HVAC programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Moraine Valley Community College has a 39.8% completion rate, below the Illinois state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $43,892 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 28.3% 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 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $46,690 | $77,410 | $96,030 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,190 | $49,170 | $73,640 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,890 | $51,320 | $61,520 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,330 | $58,830 | $73,620 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,890 | $56,440 | $64,360 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,370 | $46,010 | $49,720 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $59,350 | $79,930 | $97,950 |
| Massage therapists | $33,770 | $60,490 | $77,550 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $58,880 | $75,000 | $79,560 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 539 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 287 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 101 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 95 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 71 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 54 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | $26,392 | $24,421 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $50,259 | $47,455 | $9,550 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | $31,133 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $50,259 | $47,455 | $9,550 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $29,747 | $29,141 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $24,035 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $48,849 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 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
Moraine Valley Community College is a public community college in Palos Hills, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. Among its 27 program families, the most-completed trade programs are CNA classes (539 completers), EMT & paramedic training (330), and HVAC schools (168).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 39.8%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $43,892. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 28.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income students enrolled.
With over 1,400 trade-program completers annually and total undergraduate enrollment near 7,490 in a large suburban setting, this campus offers a broad mix of short career-training certificates (CNA, EMT, phlebotomy) alongside longer associate-degree pathways such as radiology technology and nursing-adjacent fields. The variety may suit both first-time students and adult career changers seeking flexible entry points, though program length details for adult scheduling are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Moraine Valley Community College offers 27 program families, with the top completed programs being CNA classes (539 completers), EMT & paramedic training (330), and HVAC schools (168).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 39.8%, 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 $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $43,892, 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 (708) 974-4300 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Moraine Valley Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to private for-profit schools.
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 for a specific track.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?147378.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short certificate programs (like CNA and phlebotomy) and longer associate-degree tracks, which may suit adults seeking flexible entry points, though specific scheduling details for career changers are not reported in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Moraine Valley Community College at (708) 974-4300 or visit https://www.morainevalley.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; consult the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions directly.
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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.