Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College is a public two-year institution located in Palos Hills, Illinois, a large suburban area in the southwestern Chicago metropolitan region. It enrolls 17,617 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 41.83 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 33% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 76% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive range of career and technical programs. Technology programs include Network and System Administration/Administrator, System Networking and LAN/WAN Management/Manager, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Instrumentation Technology/Technician. Industrial and trades programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Culinary and hospitality offerings include Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Restaurant/Culinary and Catering Management/Manager. Health programs include Medical/Clinical Assistant and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects is also offered. Credentials are available at one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Moraine Valley Community College serves students across the southwest suburbs of Chicago, providing workforce development across a wide range of technical, industrial, and healthcare fields. Its large enrollment and broad program catalog reflect its role as a major community college resource for the region.