What do John Wood Community College graduates earn?

John Wood Community College graduates report median earnings of $32,756 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do John Wood Community 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 40% of graduates.

What share of John Wood Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is John Wood Community College worth it?

Quincy, IL · Public · 2-year

John Wood Community College is a public, two-year institution in Quincy, Illinois (small town). It awarded 511 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and child care provider.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$32,756

Median earnings 4 years after

$43,414

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,631

Average net price

$7,050

Completion rate

49%

Completions (2024)

511

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,371

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	$24,030	$41,513	72
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$67,467	$68,467	28
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	157
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	44
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	32
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	26
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	24
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	20
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	17
Electrician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	16
Agricultural Business and Management, General	Associate	14
Child Care Provider/Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	13

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

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	40%	2,079
Retail Trade	10%	496
Manufacturing	9%	463
Wholesale Trade	6%	285
Accommodation and Food Services	5%	251
Finance and Insurance	5%	240
Public Administration	5%	239
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	3%	178

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