Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, Illinois. 1,051 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($3,500) equals 9% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($38,801). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 62% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $37,875 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $38,801 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $3,500 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
26 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | $66,825 | $74,540 | $6,280 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 11 | — | $61,819 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 29 | $53,430 | $61,212 | $8,125 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 230 | $28,411 | $42,416 | $6,700 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 14 | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 24 | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 2 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 5 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 15 | $47,401 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | $38,620 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 14 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 144 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 8 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Carl Sandburg College cost per year?
- The average net price at Carl Sandburg College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $9,186 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Carl Sandburg College graduates earn?
- Former Carl Sandburg College students earn a median of $38,801 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College?
- 45% of Carl Sandburg College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Carl Sandburg College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Carl Sandburg College is $3,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
