Engineering Program

The engineering program at City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Program courses include: engineering physics and analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, materials engineering, and mechatronics. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer engineering program.

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City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College

1145 W Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL

Richard J Daley College (Daley College) is home to about 11,000 enrolled students pursuing higher education in the form of associate degrees, certificate programs and other education options. The college is located on the Southwest side the Chicago, Illinois, and offers top-notch facilities and student activity options that can be enjoyed at affordable rates. As a unique offering, Daley College has transfer agreements with several top four-year colleges in the United States, and students may take credit courses towards that goal.

Daley College was originally founded as William J Bogan Junior College in 1960 and operated out of the local high school premises until 1970, when it moved to interim campus containing pre-fabricated buildings, on Pulaski Road. The present campus was inaugurated in 1981 at the same address.

Daley College is a public two-year college offering a host of vocational and academic programs serving the education and employment needs of the Chicago community. Tuition is charged at a standard $5,207 per year – in line with six other institutions that come under the City Colleges of Chicago umbrella. Scholarships and other forms of financial aid are plentiful, and students can opt for any of more than 200 different course programs.

Student activity on the extracurricular front is vibrant and inclusive, with people from diverse backgrounds participating equally in various artistic, literary and athletic endeavors. Daley College is considered to be an affordable place of higher education catering to the residents of the city.

Students Enrolled in the Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College offers an associate's degree program in engineering.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $129290
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.30
  • Average Annual Salary: $108790
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $66.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $137270

Energy Engineers

Description

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).