You would borrow a median $7,000 — about $80 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $44,788 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.3 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Waubonsee Community College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $7,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Waubonsee Community College takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $5,268 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Illinois | C | $20,500 | $56,346 | 1.2 yrs |
| Northern Illinois University Illinois | C | $22,162 | $57,808 | 1.2 yrs |
| Rockford University Illinois | C | $22,274 | $54,794 | 1.5 yrs |
| Lake Forest College Illinois | C | $26,158 | $61,825 | 1.2 yrs |
| Saint Xavier University Illinois | C | $22,223 | $58,656 | 1.2 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.