Heartland Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Heartland Community College at a glance

• 2,997

  students enrolled

• 1,600

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,013

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,960 in state, $14,940 out of state

• $35,616

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,768

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Heartland Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of McLean County, where the college is.

• 163

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  15 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in McLean County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $78,329

  median household income

  McLean County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (14 open), sales (17 open), operations (30 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: State Farm (31), Rivian Automotive (29), Illinois State University (12), Growmark (9), Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE (9), Rivian Automotive (7), Country Financial (4), Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (53), Operations (30), Sales (17), Finance (14), Data & Analytics (6), Legal (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Career Link.

• Career Link- McLean CountyNormal · 309-807-1386 · Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Heartland Community College?

Heartland Community College enrolls about 2,997 students and is a public 2-year institution in Normal, Illinois. It awards about 1,600 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Heartland Community College?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Heartland Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,616 six years after entry and $40,768 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Heartland Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Heartland Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Heartland Community College?

163 open professional jobs are listed in McLean County, 16 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. State Farm has the most openings.