Illinois Central College
East Peoria, Illinois · Public · 5,052 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 72 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,000 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,437 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,386 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,255 |
| $110k and up | $18,325 |
| All families (average) | $12,961 |
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 | $45,300 | +$9,218 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 1 yr |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,046 | +$3,964 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 1.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $69,618 | +$33,536 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,230 | +$36,148 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,318 | +$30,236 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $37,761 | +$1,679 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $79,029 | +$42,947 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,037 | +$17,955 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.