Heartland Community College
Normal, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
Heartland Community College, based in Normal, Illinois, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,997 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,768 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 52.7%. Mmedian graduate debt is $7,826, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.21x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,013 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Machinist, and Biological and Physical Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,768
Graduation Rate
52.7%
Median Debt
$7,826
Average Net Price
$12,013
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.39x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.21x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,997
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,110
Pell Grant Rate
20.7%
Federal Loan Rate
7.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,593
Income $30K–$48K
$10,872
Income $48K–$75K
$12,959
Income $110K+
$16,073
Student Demographics
Women
56.6%
White
62.2%
Black
14.3%
Hispanic
11.7%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
6.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.1%
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 (Preaccredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (35)
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,349 | 520 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $62,651 | 72 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,469 | 36 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 16 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (21)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $41,664 | 240 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 174 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 109 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 89 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 28 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 27 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 27 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 24 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 24 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 20 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 20 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 19 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 16 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 4 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- 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
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
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