Southwestern Illinois College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southwestern Illinois College at a glance

• 5,675

  students enrolled

• 2,663

  degrees and certificates a year

• 36%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,427

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,120 in state, $5,940 out of state

• $30,872

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $36,884

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Southwestern Illinois 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 Southwestern Illinois College

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

• 145

  open professional jobs

• 15

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in St. Clair County

  2026-08 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier

• $70,178

  median household income

  St. Clair County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (1 open), security (12 open).

Hiring most: CACI International (17), Trace Systems (15), Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command (11), Air Mobility Command (10), Caci, LLC - Commercial (10), Army Transportation (8), Air National Guard Units (6), Caci International (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (40), Operations (22), Security (12), Finance (11), Data & Analytics (10), Programs (9). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Mid America Workforce Investment Board.

• Illinois workNet Center - American Job Center - BellevilleBelleville · 618-277-3090 · Monday 08:30-17:00, Tuesday 08:30-17:00, Wednesday 08:30-17:00, Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-17:00,

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Southwestern Illinois College?

Southwestern Illinois College enrolls about 5,675 students and is a public 2-year institution in Belleville, Illinois. It awards about 2,663 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Illinois College?

36% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southwestern Illinois College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,872 six years after entry and $36,884 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southwestern Illinois College offer AI or data science degrees?

Southwestern Illinois 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 Southwestern Illinois College?

145 open professional jobs are listed in St. Clair County, 15 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. CACI International has the most openings.