Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, Illinois · Public · 2,443 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 69 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,546 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,013 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,839 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,127 |
| $110k and up | $13,908 |
| All families (average) | $4,738 |
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 | $47,062 | +$10,980 | clears the bar | $13,949 | 1.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,205 | +$6,123 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,474 | +$21,392 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $87,212 | +$51,130 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $65,505 | +$29,423 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $39,190 | +$3,108 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,550 | +$11,468 | clears the bar | $12,100 | 1.1 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $48,709 | +$12,627 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $32,438 | -$3,644 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 21% 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.