Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, Illinois · Public · 5,675 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,136 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,769 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,473 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,512 |
| $110k and up | $15,587 |
| All families (average) | $10,427 |
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 | $41,620 | +$5,538 | clears the bar | $6,347 | 1.1 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,669 | -$2,413 | falls short | $3,500 | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,871 | +$11,789 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $77,912 | +$41,830 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $47,418 | +$11,336 | clears the bar | $4,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $82,343 | +$46,261 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,048 | +$10,966 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,373 | +$39,291 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,619 | +$10,537 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $69,693 | +$33,611 | clears the bar | $8,550 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,893 | +$33,811 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $62,981 | +$26,899 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $41,893 | +$5,811 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $68,288 | +$32,206 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $53,017 | +$16,935 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 36% 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.