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Industrial Mechanics Degree
The expansive field of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology is an area of study in business focused on the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and industrial machinery. The industrial equipment and various machinery can include pumps, conveying systems, motors, engines, production equipment, and packaging machinery to name a few examples. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.
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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 Industrial Mechanics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 2 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 2 |
| Associate's Degree | 7 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| White | 3 |
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
Upon completion of the Industrial Mechanics program at City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Elevator Installers and Repairers
Description
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, elevator installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.40
- Average Annual Salary: $84030
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.11
- Average Annual Salary: $75100
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Description
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, industrial machinery mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.28
- Average Annual Salary: $56740
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.47
- Average Annual Salary: $55050
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 800
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.54
- Average Annual Salary: $53110
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Description
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, maintenance workers, machinery employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.62
- Average Annual Salary: $42880
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.29
- Average Annual Salary: $46370
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 370
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.69
- Average Annual Salary: $51350
Millwrights
Description
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, millwrights employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 520
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.65
- Average Annual Salary: $53360
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 370
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.45
- Average Annual Salary: $57090
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College may provide services including:- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J Daley College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer