Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 33.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $43,892
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 20:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 41.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $60,325 | $17,196 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $48,849 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $47,455 | $9,550 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Certificate | $41,565 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $33,281 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $31,133 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $29,685 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $29,141 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $24,421 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $24,035 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $22,466 | $8,250 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate | $22,192 | $8,250 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate | $17,489 |
Outcomes Overview
Moraine Valley graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $9,500 creates monthly payments of just $101, representing only 2.9% of typical graduate income. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.22 beats most four-year institutions by a wide margin. Graduates earn $35,570 in their first year, climbing to $43,892 after a decade. The college feeds local healthcare systems, manufacturing companies, and service industries throughout the Chicago suburbs. An 88.2% employment rate reflects strong regional job placement. With 99.7% of students staying in-state, most graduates build careers in Illinois's diverse economy. The combination of low debt and solid regional employment makes this a strong return on investment.