Is Heartland Community College worth it?
Heartland Community College is a public, two-year institution in Normal, Illinois (midsize suburb). It awarded 1,635 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and emergency care attendant.
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Federal context for Heartland Community College
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$32,975
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,942
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,768
Average net price
$12,013
Completion rate
54%
Completions (2024)
1,635
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,997
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 | $31,250 | $44,349 | 154 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $66,171 | $75,469 | 17 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 485 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 201 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 141 |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | Certificate under 12 weeks | 92 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 78 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate under 12 weeks | 77 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 38 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 38 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 37 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 30 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 28% | 2,248 |
| Retail Trade | 12% | 965 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 11% | 844 |
| Finance and Insurance | 10% | 821 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 538 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 392 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 4% | 339 |
| Educational Services | 4% | 301 |
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Sources: federal figures for Heartland 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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