Is State Career College worth it?
State Career College is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Gurnee, Illinois (large suburb). It awarded 48 certificates in 2024, most often in practical nursing, medical assistant and dental assisting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,542
Median earnings 4 years after
$39,980
Average net price
$26,376
Completion rate
74%
Completions (2024)
48
Years to pay back
2.6 years
Students (undergrad)
185
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,123 | $40,646 | 57 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 23 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 21 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate under 12 weeks | 4 |
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Sources: federal figures for State Career 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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