Highland Community College - Illinois

Highland Community College - Illinois is a two-year community college and trade school located in Freeport, IL. It has nonselective admissions (100% admittance rate). It has a very small student body with 869 full-time undergrads enrolled. 23% of its graduates acquire a Nursing Assistant Certificate. Additional frequent picks include Natural Sciences, Truck, Bus, and Commercial Vehicle Operation, and Nursing, but there are 28 offerings to choose from. If you would like to get a degree in cosmetology while living in Illinois but don't have high test scores, Highland CC - Illinois is a great school for you, because its cosmetology program is ranked #7 in the state. In addition, Highland Community College - Illinois places 30th in IL for best trade schools. Tuition is $6,193 for students who pay full freight. Before you rule out applying because of the price, be aware that practically 4/5ths of Highland CC - Illinois undergraduates procure financial support. 49% of Highland Community College - Illinois students walk across that stage on graduation day, all set to begin their professional life. On average, alumni go on to make an annual salary of $23,100 two years after college. After another four years in the labor force, the alumni's average annual wage rises 16% to $26,800; however, that is still 33.2% lower than the national median wage. Some of you might like to be aware that it does not have early decision. What's more, it has a teacher certification program, and it does not offer a remote program. In terms of expenses, be aware that Highland CC - Illinois students awarded Pell grants receive $4,248 in financial aid on average and the average amount of federal grant aid awarded is $4,275. When grading its value, Highland CC - Illinois received a 7.52 out of 10 and when grading its level of diversity, Highland CC - Illinois received an 8.76. To conclude, the lowest-earning 25% of graduates make a starting salary of $14,000 or less and around a 5th of graduates miss payments on their student debt.