McHenry County College

McHenry County College is a two-year community college and trade school located on a gorgeous campus in Crystal Lake, IL. It is accessible to everyone, as 100% of applicants are accepted. It is a small institution with 2,217 full-time undergrads in attendance. McHenry County's most regularly selected major is an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Humanities, which is elected by 21% of students. Other regularly chosen options include Nursing Assistant, which accounts for 15% of students, and Natural Sciences (12%). If you would like to major in agricultural sciences at a college in Illinois but don't have the best grades, McHenry County is the perfect option for you, because its agricultural sciences program is ranked #9 in the state. Furthermore, McHenry County ranked 30th in IL for best value 2 year colleges. For students who are paying sticker price, in-state tuition goes for $11,538 a year, but for students from out of state, tuition goes for $13,872. That being said, above two out of five McHenry County undergrads get financial aid. 38% of McHenry County College students graduate, ready to start their careers. Two years after receiving their diplomas, graduates earn a median wage of $29,000. After 4 more years in the labor force, their median annual salary climbs 13.4% to $32,900; however, that is still 18% short of the national median wage for individuals. Applying students may like to hear that McHenry County doesn't have early decision. In addition, about 44% of first-year, part-time students continue to pursue their degrees the next year. When it comes to your savings account, be aware that the average tuition for students from households earning between $30k and $48k a year is in the neighborhood of $5,471 and students awarded institutional grants receive $365 in financial aid on average. With respect to demographics, females make up 47% of the undergraduate population at McHenry County and 19% of undergraduates are Asian American. Concerning the campus experience, McHenry County offers a melange of clubs and activities. To wind things up, one quarter of graduates pull in a starting salary of $15,700 or less and on average, its students graduate with debts of $4,818 per year.