Is Knox College worth it?
Knox College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Galesburg, Illinois (small town). It awarded 225 degrees in 2024, most often in computer science, business administration and management and creative writing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,306
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,217
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,820
Average net price
$24,595
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
225
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,127
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,203 | $53,231 | 33 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $15,466 | $38,967 | 27 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,934 | $50,828 | 22 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's | $26,350 | $45,120 | 22 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $28,757 | N/A | 18 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $23,222 | $62,144 | 16 |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Creative Writing | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Biochemistry | Bachelor's | 8 |
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Sources: federal figures for Knox 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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