Is Blackburn College worth it?
Blackburn College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Carlinville, Illinois (small town). It awarded 88 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in early childhood education and teaching, biology sciences and criminal justice.
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Federal context for Blackburn College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,120
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,015
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,802
Average net price
$18,460
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
88
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
471
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,739 | $46,004 | 20 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Environmental Biology | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | Bachelor's | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Blackburn College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page