by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Illinois Central College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Illinois Central College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 7,000 undergraduate (7,000 total)
The most popular majors at Illinois Central College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2,272 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 374 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 139 |
| Ground Transportation. | 131 |
These majors at Illinois Central College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,317 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $46,381 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $37,918 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $28,679 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $17,366 |
Browse every major at Illinois Central College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,500 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
2,272 | $17,366 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
374 | $28,679 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
75 | $53,317 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance). · Physical Therapy Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. |
69 | $37,918 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
37 | $46,381 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
20 | NA |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Office Assistant/Specialist. · Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Medical Reception/Receptionist. |
17 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. |
11 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
139 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
131 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
51 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
46 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 56 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
11 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician. |
22 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. · Turf and Turfgrass Management. · Landscaping and Groundskeeping. |
14 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural Business and Management, General. |
10 | NA |
| Agriculture, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Office Management and Supervision. |
14 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
7 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. · Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
4 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Robotics Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Quality Control Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
14 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives Assisting. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. ↳ Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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