City Colleges of Chicago
WILBUR WRIGHT
COLLEGE
City Colleges strives to ensure student
success by preparing students to transfer
to a four-year university or start careers
in fast-growing fields.
COLLEGE TO CAREERS FOCUS:
Information Technology
Wilbur Wright College
4300 N. Narragansett Ave., Chicago, IL 60634
Humboldt Park Vocational
Education Center
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Education that Works - Without all of the Debt
10-03-16
1645 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
General Information About Degree Programs
All seven colleges offer general education courses in addition to a College to Careers focus to position you
for a career in an in-demand industry. City Colleges partners with leading companies and universities to
ensure programs reflect workforce demands and to offer real-world learning opportunities, internships, and a
first pass at job opportunities. By starting at City Colleges and then transferring to a bachelor’s degree
program, you can save up to $40,000.
City Colleges of Chicago is an open enrollment institution and students are accepted year-round.
The first step in enrollment is completing an online application at www.ccc.edu/apply.
Degrees and Certificates Offered at Wright College
Associate Degree Pathways
(16-20 months)
Architecture
Biology
Business/Economics
Chemistry
Child Development: Early Childhood Education
Communications
Comparative Religion
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice: Public Police Services
Elementary Education
Emergency Management
Engineering and Physics
English
Environmental Biology
Environmental Technology
French Teacher
GeoSciences
Gerontology Specialist
High School Biology Teacher
High School Chemistry Teacher
High School English Teacher
High School Mathematics Teacher
High School Physics Teacher
High School Social Science Teacher
History
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Geography
Insurance
International Studies
Journalism
K-12 Physical Education Teacher
K-12 Special Education Teacher
Library Technical Assistant
Mathematics
Middle School Science Teacher
Music Performance
Networking Systems and Technology
Philosophy
Political Science
Pre-Aviation
Psychology
Radiography
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Teacher
Theater Art
Urban Studies
Web Development
World Languages
Advanced Certificates (20 months)
Computer Numeric Control Machining
Criminal Justice: Public Police Services
Networking Systems and Technology
Web Development
Basic Certificates (4-12 months)
A+ Certified Computer Technician
Architecture
Building Energy Technologies
Computer Numeric Control Machining
Computer Security and Forensic Investigation
Criminal Justice: Public Police Services
Emergency Preparedness
Environmental Technology
Gerontology Aide
Homeland Security
Incident Command
Library Technical Assistant
Networking Systems and Technology
Nursing Home Administration
Web Development
For program availability, please visit ccc.edu/programs
RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS
Supporting you from your first day to graduation day
Advising
Dedicated advisors help you chart your educational course to
align with your professional and academic goals.
Faculty Commitment
Our faculty are teachers and mentors who are dedicated to
helping you succeed academically and personally.
Career & Transfer Centers
Students and alumni have access to a broad range of services
that make launching a career a reality, as well as support to
transfer to bachelor’s degree programs. Explore career options
via our CareerFinder tool, and find the career that best suits
your interests by taking a Focus 2 career assessment—both
available online at ccc.edu.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Financial aid officers work with you to help you understand
your college costs and financial resources, including
scholarship opportunities.
Tutoring
Professional and peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring services
are available in all disciplines.
Veterans Resource Center
Veterans services specialists assist student veterans with class
registration, degree planning, and personalized assistance
with VA benefits.
Wellness Center
Wellness Centers provide personal and practical assistance to
support and enrich your personal life, so you can focus on your
academic success. All services are free and confidential.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please use our
ProgramFinder at www.ccc.edu/programs to find the program of interest and click on the link for Gainful Employment Disclosures.
City Colleges of Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in all educational and vocational programs, services, activities, and employment.
COLLEGE TO CAREERS AT
WILBUR WRIGHT
COLLEGE
Offers general education courses and a College to Careers focus in:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
City Colleges partners with leading companies and
four-year colleges to ensure graduates are ready for
the 24,000 information technology jobs coming to the
Chicago region over the next decade.
DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PATHWAYS OFFERED
D: Degree 24 months
AC: Advanced Certificate 12 months
BC: Basic Certificate 3–12 months
GET THE SKILLS. GET THE JOB.
Complete an Associate of Applied Science in Networking
and qualify for more than 400 openings annually in the
Chicago area.
BC
AC
D
A+ Certified Computer Technician
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Computer Science
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Computer Security and Forensic
Investigation
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Networking Systems and Technology
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Web Development
CITY COLLEGES’ IT PATHWAYS CAN HELP YOU:
à Develop strong technical skills in programming,
web development, networking, security
management, and more.
à Gain real-world insights through on-campus
seminars by IT professionals and off-campus
visits to IT companies.
à Connect with hundreds of employers looking to
hire through our Career Network.
à Prepare to transfer to a four-year university, saving
up to $40,000 on the cost of a bachelor’s degree.
IT programs are also offered at our other City Colleges campuses.
Please visit ccc.edu/programs for program location.
ACADEMIC PARTNERS:
• Accenture
• Cisco
• CompTIA
• IBM
• Microsoft
IN ADDITION TO THEIR COLLEGE TO CAREERS FOCUS, ALL COLLEGES OFFER GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES.
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Healthcare
HARRY S TRUMAN COLLEGE
Education, Human & Natural Sciences
KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE
Culinary Arts & Hospitality
Construction Technology
OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE
Business & Professional Services
WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
Information Technology
10-03-16
RICHARD J. DALEY COLLEGE
Advanced Manufacturing
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Wilbur Wright College Facts
ACADEMICS
College to Careers and
Other College Credit: 58%*
Wilbur Wright
College and its
satellite site, the
Humboldt Park
Vocational
Education Center,
offer associate
degrees,
certificates,
professional &
personal
development,
and GED and
ESL programs.
COLLEGE TO CAREERS
24,000 Information Technology
jobs are coming to the Chicago region
in the next decade. Wright College can
prepare you to seize these job
opportunities.
STUDENT SUCCESS
COMPLETION*
Total
enrollment:
22,399
Professional & Personal
Development: 18%*
88%
The Federal IPEDS graduation
rate for first-time, full-time
students at Wright College
has increased
GED/ESL: 26%*
*Percentages will not add to 100% because students can enroll in multiple
instructional areas.
Data Source: FY14 Total Enrollment Unduplicated
STUDENT FACTS
132%
The number of degrees
awarded is up
*Since the City Colleges’ Reinvention began in 2010
The college is home to students from all walks of life—from recent high school
graduates to returning adult education students.
Data Source: Strategic Metrics Trend Data FY14
CAREER
52% Hispanic
28% White
9% Black
73%
Data Source: Strategic Metrics Trend Data FY14
7% Asian
4% Other
of students receive financial aid.
Data Source: FY14 Statistical Digest
45%
Full-time*
55%
Part-time*
24
years old
median student age
Data Source: Fall 2013 Statistical Digest
Data Source: IPEDS 2014/2015/
Fall 2013 Statistical Digest
The Wright College Rams
compete in the National
Junior College Athletic
Association in men’s and
women’s basketball.
TRANSFER
49%
of graduates transfer
to four-year college
programs within two
years of CCC
graduation.
Data Source: Strategic Metrics Trend Data FY14
WRIGHT CONTACT
INFORMATION
Wilbur Wright College
*Full-time vs. Part-time percentage reflects Fall 2013 credit students
STUDENT LIFE
57%
of graduates are
employed in their
training field with a
median income of
$33,280 within a
year of graduation.
Wright College offers students
the opportunity to take part in
more than 30 clubs and
organizations, like Phi Theta
Kappa and the Student
Government Association.
4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
ccc.edu/wright | 773-777-7900
Humboldt Park Vocational
Education Center
1645 N. California Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
ccc.edu/hpvec | 773-481-8300