by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Elgin Community College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
At Elgin Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 6,226 undergraduate (6,226 total)
The most popular majors at Elgin Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
The following majors at Elgin Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,782 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $52,333 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $44,532 |
| Ground Transportation. | $40,454 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | $36,820 |
Explore the full list of majors at Elgin Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,113 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
1,223 | $26,806 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
226 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance). · Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. |
123 | $44,532 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician. |
92 | $52,333 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
76 | $53,782 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Histologic Technician. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
45 | NA |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
37 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. · Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
31 | NA |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. ↳ Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. |
9 | NA |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
160 | $31,850 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
107 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 193 | $36,820 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
88 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Protective Services Operations. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. |
108 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
95 | $40,454 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
38 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 22 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
20 | NA |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications. ↳ Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
72 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
45 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Instrumentation Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Office Management and Supervision. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
28 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
18 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
6 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
2 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Retailing and Retail Operations. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
44 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 36 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
24 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
3 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Language Interpretation and Translation. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
7 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.