Midwestern Career College

www.mccollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$10,776

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

649

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

73.7%

56 Graduates

About

Midwestern Career College is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Midwestern Career College were General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees awarded), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician (26 degrees), and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (18 degrees).

In 2021, 189 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Midwestern Career College. 87.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (67 degrees), 1.52 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,776.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending Midwestern Career College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$10,776

2021 Value

4.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Midwestern Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,776. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Midwestern Career College grew by 4.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Midwestern Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Midwestern Career College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.4% with respect to 2020, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Midwestern Career College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Midwestern Career College was 1.56%, which represents 5 out of the 321 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Midwestern Career College had a total enrollment of 649 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Midwestern Career College is 649 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Midwestern Career College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Midwestern Career College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22.2% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% White, 2.93% Asian, 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.154% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Midwestern Career College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%) and White Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Midwestern Career College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 649 students. The full-time enrollment at Midwestern Career College is 649 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Midwestern Career College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Midwestern Career College was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Midwestern Career College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Midwestern Career College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
144 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
102 enrolled students
White
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Midwestern Career College is 22.2% Black or African American, 15.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% White, 2.93% Asian, 0.616% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.308% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.154% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 39 students (6.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 141 more women than men received degrees from Midwestern Career College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Midwestern Career College is black or african american (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Midwestern Career College is General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees awarded), followed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician (26 degrees) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Midwestern Career College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (158 degrees awarded), Business (31 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Registered nurses (1,413,226 people), Accountants & auditors (1,048,571 people), Other managers (770,398 people), Software developers (596,551 people), and Financial managers (478,907 people).

The most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College in 2021 are Health (158 degrees awarded), Business (31 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Health (158 degrees awarded), Business (31 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,775,303 people), Computer Systems Design (974,287 people), Elementary & secondary schools (684,977 people), Banking & related activities (527,908 people), and Insurance carriers (497,831 people).

The most specialized majors at Midwestern Career College are Health (158 degrees awarded), Business (31 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Midwestern Career College.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
31 degrees awarded
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician
26 degrees awarded
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
18 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Midwestern Career College was General Business Administration & Management with 31 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Midwestern Career College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

165

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern Career College, which is 0.145 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (165).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Midwestern Career College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern Career College in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician, which is 0.421 times less than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Midwestern Career College in Medical Assistant, which is 19 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from Midwestern Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Midwestern Career College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.7% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
44 degrees awarded
White
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Midwestern Career College is black or african american (67 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (44 degrees).

5.29% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
37 degrees awarded
White Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Midwestern Career College is black or african american female (64 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (37 degrees).

Operations

Midwestern Career College employs 6 Instructors. Most academics at Midwestern Career College are Male Instructor (4), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwestern Career College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.26M

2021 Salaries

4.72%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Midwestern Career College paid a median of $4.26M in salaries, a 4.72% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$354k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Midwestern Career College paid a total of $354k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Midwestern Career College was Instructor with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Midwestern Career College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Midwestern Career College was Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Midwestern Career College.