CALC Institute of Technology
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 82% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
CALC Institute of Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Alton, Illinois with approximately 83 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $32,088 within 10 years of enrollment.
This school is best suited for students in the Alton, IL area who need a focused, vocational-style education with minimal upfront financial commitment — the median debt at graduation of just $9,500 is genuinely low and worth acknowledging. With only 83 undergraduates, you'll get a small, hands-on environment rather than a traditional college experience, which works well for some students and poorly for others. That said, the median earnings of $32,088 a decade after enrollment is a real concern — that's a modest return that won't leave much financial breathing room, especially if life circumstances push debt higher than the median. Before applying, I'd strongly encourage your student to talk directly to graduates working in the field they want to enter and ask whether this credential actually opened doors for them. If there's a community college nearby offering a comparable program, compare outcomes carefully — this is a decision that deserves more than a gut feeling.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (83 undergraduates).
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