Richland Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Richland Community College at a glance
1,346
students enrolled
793
degrees and certificates a year
60%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,741
average net price a year
Tuition $10,380 in state, $16,650 out of state
$32,459
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,793
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 31% | 243 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 26% | 204 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 12% | 96 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 7% | 53 |
| Personal & culinary services | 6% | 46 |
AI and data programs
Richland 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 Richland Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Macon County, where the college is.
38
open professional jobs
6
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.1%
unemployment in Macon County
2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier
$62,449
median household income
Macon County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% unemployment among them
Hiring most: Mueller Water Products (4), Army National Guard Units (2), Davalyn (2), hth companies (2), Mastec (2), Tcci Manufacturing (2), 1St Midamerica Credit Union (1), Actalent (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (13), Operations (12), Sales (5), Finance (4), Administration (1), Legal (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Macon-Dewitt Workforce Investment Board.
- Illinois workNet Center - DecaturDecatur · 217-875-8751 · Monday 08:30-16:30, Tuesday 08:30-16:30, Wednesday 08:30-16:30, Thursday 08:30-16:30, Friday 08:30-16:30
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Richland Community College?
- Richland Community College enrolls about 1,346 students and is a public 2-year institution in Decatur, Illinois. It awards about 793 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Richland Community College?
- 60% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Richland Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,459 six years after entry and $38,793 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Richland Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Richland 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 Richland Community College?
- 38 open professional jobs are listed in Macon County, 6 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Mueller Water Products 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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