Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, IL · Public · Certificate degree-granting
Capital Area Career Center is a public institution in Springfield, Illinois. With 161 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,357 ten years after enrollment, which is 36% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.83x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,797 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,357
Graduation Rate
Not reported
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$16,797
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.3x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.83x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
161
Admission Rate
94.4%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
90.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$12,075
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,075
Pell Grant Rate
60.9%
Federal Loan Rate
60.9%
Student Demographics
White
47.8%
Black
45.3%
Hispanic
0.0%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, Board of Trustees — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (2)
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $60,084 | 89 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 15 |