What do Richland Community College graduates earn?

Richland Community College graduates report median earnings of $45,854 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Richland Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 29% of graduates.

What share of Richland Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Richland Community College worth it?

Decatur, IL · Public · 2-year

Richland Community College is a public, two-year institution in Decatur, Illinois (small city). It awarded 666 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$45,854

Median earnings 4 years after

$51,785

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,793

Average net price

$3,741

Completion rate

60%

Completions (2024)

666

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,346

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$68,635	$82,623	46
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$26,712	$40,715	35
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$46,542	$69,165	22
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$43,042	N/A	17
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	107
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	105
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	63
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	43
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	39
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	27
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	20
General Studies	Associate	14
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	Certificate under 12 weeks	13
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	13

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	29%	2,221
Manufacturing	14%	1,091
Retail Trade	9%	673
Accommodation and Food Services	7%	497
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	6%	440
Public Administration	5%	390
Educational Services	5%	383
Utilities	4%	294

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Sources: federal figures for Richland Community 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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