Career Center of Southern Illinois
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Illinois residents. no major red flags in the data. 74% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Career Center of Southern Illinois is a public institution located in Red Bud, Illinois with approximately 36 undergraduate students enrolled. Career Center of Southern Illinois has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,204 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a reasonably encouraging story here — graduates earn a median of $39,500 ten years out while carrying only $10,221 in debt, which is a healthier debt-to-earnings ratio than you'll see at many larger schools. Worth considering if you're pursuing a specific vocational or technical credential and want a low-debt path to entering the workforce. The very small enrollment of 48 students means limited program variety, so confirm your intended field of study is actually offered before getting too far into the process.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (36 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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