Black Hawk College
Moline, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Moline, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Black Hawk College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,354 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,253 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 41.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,375, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.45x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,944 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Machinist, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,253
Graduation Rate
41.4%
Median Debt
$8,375
Average Net Price
$6,944
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.36x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.45x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,354
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,920
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,100
Pell Grant Rate
26.9%
Federal Loan Rate
6.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,369
Income $30K–$48K
$5,450
Income $48K–$75K
$7,220
Income $110K+
$12,253
Student Demographics
Women
63.0%
White
56.8%
Black
13.1%
Hispanic
17.3%
Asian
2.5%
Two or More Races
4.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (41)
Associate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,116 | 216 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $50,172 | 85 |
| Registered Nursing | $71,466 | 30 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $49,252 | 19 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 17 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 12 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 232 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 223 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 45 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 14 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 9 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Finance | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agriculture | Associate | 1 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
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