Highland Community College
Freeport, Illinois · Public · 931 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,598 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,256 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,045 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,242 |
| $110k and up | $13,161 |
| All families (average) | $5,713 |
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 | $38,237 | +$2,155 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $41,202 | +$5,120 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,116 | +$38,034 | clears the bar | $12,786 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.