1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 155
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $4,038
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $54,357
Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 467 awards in the trades we track: auto mechanic, HVAC, CDL, welding, industrial maintenance, machining and CNC.
- Address
- 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123
Open in Maps - Website
- www.elgin.edu
- Phone
- (847) 697-1000
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 6,648
- Also known as
- ECC
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, under 12 weeks (75); Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (72); Associate degree (13) | 160 |
| HVAC | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0201) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (77); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (26); Associate degree (4) | 107 |
| CDL | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (49.0205) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (95) | 95 |
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (29); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (12); Associate degree (11) | 52 |
| Industrial Maintenance | Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (47.0303) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (27); Associate degree (6) | 33 |
| Machining and CNC | Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist (48.0510) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (11); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (8) | 19 |
| Machining and CNC | Machine Tool Technology/Machinist (48.0501) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (1) | 1 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| In-state tuition and fees, per year | $3,324 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees, per year | $9,516 |
| Books and supplies | $1,560 |
| Cost of attendance, per year (incl. living costs) | $9,196 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $6,286 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $64,128 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Associate degree | n/a | $53,679 | n/a |
| Ground Transportation (49.02) | Undergraduate certificate | n/a | $63,576 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 46%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $51,097
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $7,000
College Scorecard recordCollege Navigator record
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 144944. How we build this list.