Knox College
Galesburg, Illinois · Private, nonprofit · 1,127 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,134 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,363 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,844 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,402 |
| $110k and up | $31,983 |
| All families (average) | $24,595 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $38,967 | +$2,885 | clears the bar | $26,394 | 9.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,231 | +$17,149 | clears the bar | $26,970 | 1.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $54,341 | +$18,259 | clears the bar | $25,553 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $50,828 | +$14,746 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.8 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $62,144 | +$26,062 | clears the bar | $24,498 | 0.9 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $28,757 | -$7,325 | falls short | $26,000 | n/a |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's Degree | $45,120 | +$9,038 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.