Is Illinois College worth it?
Illinois College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Jacksonville, Illinois (small town). It awarded 258 degrees in 2024, most often in biology sciences, exercise physiology and kinesiology and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,109
Median earnings 4 years after
$50,691
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,575
Average net price
$18,298
Completion rate
64%
Completions (2024)
258
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
930
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,925 | $57,739 | 58 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,386 | $45,388 | 30 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $50,017 | $67,982 | 23 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,155 | $74,757 | 18 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,438 | $51,626 | 16 |
| 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 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group 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 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 15 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 11 |
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Sources: federal figures for Illinois College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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