Richland Community College
Decatur, Illinois · Public · 1,346 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,303 |
| $30k to $48k | $1,709 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,746 |
| $75k to $110k | $3,446 |
| $110k and up | $7,683 |
| All families (average) | $3,741 |
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 | $40,715 | +$4,633 | clears the bar | $7,565 | 1.6 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,042 | +$6,960 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $44,259 | +$8,177 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $82,623 | +$46,541 | clears the bar | $9,730 | 0.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $69,165 | +$33,083 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.