Is Southwestern Illinois College worth it?
Southwestern Illinois College is a public, two-year institution in Belleville, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 3,055 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and nursing assistant patient care assistant.
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Federal context for Southwestern Illinois College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$38,819
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,516
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,884
Average net price
$10,427
Completion rate
36%
Completions (2024)
3,055
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
5,675
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $25,513 | $41,620 | 103 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $65,290 | $75,373 | 57 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $22,351 | $33,669 | 48 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $31,692 | $47,871 | 37 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $57,296 | $69,693 | 33 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | $29,678 | $47,418 | 28 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | $42,994 | $53,017 | 24 |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate certificate | $77,935 | $82,343 | 22 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | $46,355 | $69,675 | 16 |
| 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 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 417 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 333 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 282 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 255 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 159 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 145 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 114 |
| Corrections | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 104 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 101 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 86 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 6,764 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 2,394 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 2,285 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 2,032 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 1,986 |
| Construction | 6% | 1,573 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 1,405 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,215 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southwestern 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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