What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Vehicle Maintenance, and HVAC, plus undergraduate certificates in Allied Health Medical Assisting, Culinary Arts, and HVAC. There are also undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance and Culinary Arts. The school lists 64 additional programs beyond these trades.

What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?

Median earnings two years after completion are $47,455 for Allied Health Diagnostic, $31,133 for Vehicle Maintenance, and $29,141 for Allied Health Medical Assisting. Culinary Arts certificates report median earnings of $24,035 two years after entry.

How many students finish their programs?

The reported completion rate is 29.6%. This figure is based on official data and should be read as a standard statistic for public institutions where transfer rates are often not fully captured in completion metrics.

How large is the student body and what is the school type?

Moraine Valley is a public school with approximately 7,490 enrolled students. About 28.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant portion of the population relies on federal financial aid.

Is the school public or private?

This is a public community college located in Palos Hills, IL.

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Moraine Valley Community College

Palos Hills, Illinois · public · mainly awards certificates · 7,490 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr

$2,829

cheaper than 93% of comparable schools

Completion rate

29.6%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$43,892

earns ~$15,515 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL is a public school that mainly awards certificates to around 7,490 students. It offers associate degrees and certificates in trades like vehicle maintenance, HVAC, and allied health. The school relies on federal data from the U.S. Department of Education to report its outcomes.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $2,829, while the median student debt at completion is $9,500. Only 29.6% of students complete a program within the reported timeframe, which is a standard metric for public community colleges that does not include transfer-outs. Typical median earnings for graduates vary by major, ranging from $24,035 for culinary certificates to $47,455 for allied health diagnostic professions.

Net price is 56% below the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 14% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	$47,455
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	$31,133
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$29,141
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	$24,035
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	associate degree	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 60 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$60,325
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	$48,849
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	undergraduate certificate	$41,565
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	$33,993
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	$33,281
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	$29,685
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	$24,421
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$22,466
Biological and Physical Sciences	associate degree	$22,192
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	$17,489
Graphic Communications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Graphic Communications	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	associate degree	not reported
Engineering, General	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
American Sign Language	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Legal Support Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Legal Support Services	associate degree	not reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management	associate degree	not reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Fire Protection	associate degree	not reported
Homeland Security	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Visual and Performing Arts, General	associate degree	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Design and Applied Arts	associate degree	not reported
Music	associate degree	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	not reported
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	associate degree	not reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education	associate degree	not reported
Business/Commerce, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	associate degree	not reported
Finance and Financial Management Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	associate degree	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Resources Management and Services	associate degree	not reported
Management Information Systems and Services	associate degree	not reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Vehicle Maintenance, and HVAC, plus undergraduate certificates in Allied Health Medical Assisting, Culinary Arts, and HVAC. There are also undergraduate certificates in Vehicle Maintenance and Culinary Arts. The school lists 64 additional programs beyond these trades.
What do graduates of a specific program typically earn?: Median earnings two years after completion are $47,455 for Allied Health Diagnostic, $31,133 for Vehicle Maintenance, and $29,141 for Allied Health Medical Assisting. Culinary Arts certificates report median earnings of $24,035 two years after entry.
How many students finish their programs?: The reported completion rate is 29.6%. This figure is based on official data and should be read as a standard statistic for public institutions where transfer rates are often not fully captured in completion metrics.
How large is the student body and what is the school type?: Moraine Valley is a public school with approximately 7,490 enrolled students. About 28.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant portion of the population relies on federal financial aid.
Is the school public or private?: This is a public community college located in Palos Hills, IL.

Other options in Illinois

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Southwestern Illinois College	Belleville	$10,427	33.1%	$36,884
Black Hawk College	Moline	$6,944	31.7%	$37,253
Carl Sandburg College	Galesburg	$3,662	51.5%	$35,274
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College	Chicago	$9,494	27.4%	$28,467
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College	Chicago	$7,886	34.2%	$37,962
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College	Chicago	$6,375	28%	$41,625

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 147378. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.