Highland Community College

Freeport, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Freeport, Illinois, Highland Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 931 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,928 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 45.4%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,029, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.72x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,713 per year. The most popular programs include Ground Transportation, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, and Biological and Physical Sciences.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,928
Graduation Rate
45.4%
Median Debt
$8,029
Average Net Price
$5,713
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.72x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
931
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,936
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,360
Pell Grant Rate
31.6%
Federal Loan Rate
5.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,598
Income $30K–$48K
$5,256
Income $48K–$75K
$6,045
Income $110K+
$13,161

Student Demographics

Women
60.9%
White
67.0%
Black
12.5%
Hispanic
7.5%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
4.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
36.6%

Accreditations

Programs (37)

Associate (9)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $38,237 103
Registered Nursing $74,116 34
Biological and Physical Sciences $41,202 31
Agricultural Business Not reported 8
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Not reported 4
Engineering Not reported 4
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 4
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 3
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Ground Transportation Not reported 122
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 88
Practical Nursing Not reported 87
Machinist Not reported 27
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 23
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 16
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services Not reported 12
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 12
Accounting Not reported 11
Agricultural Production Not reported 10
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 8
Teacher Education Not reported 6
Business Operations Not reported 4
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 3
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 3
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer & Information Sciences Associate 2
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Associate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 2
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 2
Design & Applied Arts Associate 2
Health Services Administration Associate 2
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Associate 2
Accounting Associate 2
Applied Horticulture Undergraduate Certificate 1
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate 1
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Associate 1
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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