John Wood Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,371
students enrolled
484
degrees and certificates a year
49%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,050
average net price a year
Tuition $8,400
$35,052
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,631
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 43% | 209 |
| Health professions | 25% | 120 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 7% | 34 |
| Agriculture | 6% | 28 |
| Precision production | 6% | 28 |
AI and data programs
John Wood Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around John Wood Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Adams County, where the college is.
16
open professional jobs
7
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
2.9%
unemployment in Adams County
2026-08 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier
$64,962
median household income
Adams County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.9% unemployment among them
Hiring most: Knapheide Manufacturing (2), Quincy Medical Group (2), Direct Staffing (1), Duly Health and Care (1), Iicrc (1), Illinois Staffing (1), J.M. Huber (1), Manpower (1).
What they hire for: Operations (3), Sales (3), Engineering (2), Administration (1), Executive Leadership (1), Finance (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Two Rivers Regional Council.
- Quincy Workforce Service CenterQuincy · 217-224-8171 · Closed to the public; open by appointment
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is John Wood Community College?
- John Wood Community College enrolls about 1,371 students and is a public 2-year institution in Quincy, Illinois. It awards about 484 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at John Wood Community College?
- 49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do John Wood Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,052 six years after entry and $38,631 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does John Wood Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- John Wood Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near John Wood Community College?
- 16 open professional jobs are listed in Adams County, 7 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Knapheide Manufacturing 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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