What do Illinois Eastern Community Colleges graduates earn?

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges graduates report median earnings of $31,252 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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 62% of graduates.

What share of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges graduates are found employed?

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Is Illinois Eastern Community Colleges worth it?

Olney, IL · Public · 2-year

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a public, two-year institution in Olney, Illinois (small town). It awarded 1,291 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and registered nursing.

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Federal context for Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

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Median earnings 1 year after

$31,252

Median earnings 4 years after

$39,831

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,533

Average net price

$10,092

Completion rate

63%

Completions (2024)

1,291

Years to pay back

1.0 years

Students (undergrad)

1,634

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	$21,307	$35,189	111
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$59,329	$68,534	60
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$56,008	N/A	21
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate certificate	$30,893	N/A	19
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	$24,120	$25,012	16
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teaching Assistants/Aides	Associate	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
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	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	297
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	262
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	155
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	66
Small Business Administration/Management	Certificate under 12 weeks	58
General Studies	Associate	51
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	47
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	35
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	27
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	23

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	62%	3,476
Manufacturing	9%	511
Retail Trade	8%	447
Public Administration	2%	134
Accommodation and Food Services	2%	131
Educational Services	2%	129
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	2%	120
Finance and Insurance	2%	111

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