What do Carl Sandburg College graduates earn?

Carl Sandburg College graduates report median earnings of $39,772 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Carl Sandburg 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 42% of graduates.

What share of Carl Sandburg College graduates are found employed?

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Is Carl Sandburg College worth it?

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Carl Sandburg College graduates report median earnings of $45,741 four years after completion, against an average net price of $3,662.

Galesburg, IL · Public · 2-year

Carl Sandburg College is a public, two-year institution in Galesburg, Illinois (small town). It awarded 567 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and dental hygiene.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$39,772

Median earnings 4 years after

$45,741

Median earnings 10 years after

$35,274

Average net price

$3,662

Completion rate

50%

Completions (2024)

567

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,051

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	$27,529	$39,759	75
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$66,508	$77,213	62
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	Associate	$51,566	$59,295	36
Agriculture, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science	Associate	N/A	$52,074	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Legal Support Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	171
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	144
General Studies	Associate	59
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	Associate	29
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	24
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	15
Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer	Associate	14
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	11
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	Associate	11
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	10

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	42%	2,196
Retail Trade	11%	579
Manufacturing	7%	383
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	282
Other Services (except Public Administration)	5%	275
Educational Services	5%	270
Accommodation and Food Services	4%	227
Public Administration	4%	202

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