Heartland Community College
Normal, Illinois · Public · 2,997 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,593 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,872 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,959 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,469 |
| $110k and up | $16,073 |
| All families (average) | $12,013 |
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 | $44,349 | +$8,267 | clears the bar | $6,851 | 0.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,664 | +$5,582 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $62,651 | +$26,569 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,469 | +$39,387 | clears the bar | $10,250 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 54% 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.