Illinois Central College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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5,052
students enrolled
1,265
degrees and certificates a year
49%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$12,961
average net price a year
Tuition $9,348 in state, $11,654 out of state
$32,988
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$37,366
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 45% | 567 |
| Health professions | 26% | 334 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 6% | 78 |
| Precision production | 6% | 75 |
| Agriculture | 3% | 43 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 8 |
The job market around Illinois Central College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tazewell County, where the college is.
18
open professional jobs
3
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in Tazewell County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$76,704
median household income
Tazewell County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.4% unemployment among them
Hiring most: Caterpillar (3), Carle Health (2), Hopedale Medical Complex (2), Pursuit Aerospace (2), City of Pekin (1), Five Below (1), Illinois Oil Marketing Equipment (1), Northrop Grumman (1).
What they hire for: Operations (7), Engineering (4), Data & Analytics (2), Finance (2), Human Resources (1), Marketing (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Career Link.
- Career Link - Tazewell CountyPekin · 309-347-8492 · 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F - Closed 12:00- 1:00 p.m. for Lunch
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Illinois Central College?
- Illinois Central College enrolls about 5,052 students and is a public 2-year institution in East Peoria, Illinois. It awards about 1,265 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Illinois Central College?
- 49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Illinois Central College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,988 six years after entry and $37,366 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Illinois Central College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Illinois Central College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Illinois Central College?
- 18 open professional jobs are listed in Tazewell County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Caterpillar has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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