Blackburn College
Carlinville, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 471 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 44 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,838 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,781 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,329 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,013 |
| $110k and up | $23,305 |
| All families (average) | $18,460 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $46,283 | +$10,201 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,004 | +$9,922 | clears the bar | $25,751 | 2.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,587 | +$18,505 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 50% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.