Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, Illinois · Public · 1,051 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,014 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,025 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,074 |
| $75k to $110k | $5,162 |
| $110k and up | $6,012 |
| All families (average) | $3,662 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,759 | +$3,677 | clears the bar | $3,500 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,213 | +$41,131 | clears the bar | $4,954 | 0.1 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,295 | +$23,213 | clears the bar | $6,587 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $52,648 | +$16,566 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate's Degree | $52,074 | +$15,992 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.