Heartland Community College
Public certificate school in Normal, IL that costs an average of $15,472 a year after financial aid and graduates 53% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$15,472
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
53%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,859
PublicMidsize suburb2,997 undergraduates
Cost of Heartland Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $20,671 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,610 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $13,230 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
| Average net price after aid | $15,472 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $13,789 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,399 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,451 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,758 |
| $110,001+ | $20,549 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Heartland Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 53% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,407 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,859 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 19th of 100 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $99 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 23% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.2% |
Majors and programs at Heartland Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 441 | $30,925 | $5,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 40 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 4 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 207 | — | $7,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 17 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 52 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 50 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 61 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 47 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 50 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 47 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 65 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 315 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 8 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 47 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 205 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 49 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 51 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $70,171 | $9,303 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,005 | $32,578 | $8,123 |
| Agriculture | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 150 | — | $8,125 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 13 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | Chicago | $6,286 | — | $42,018 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | Chicago | $6,079 | — | $41,592 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey | $4,998 | — | $43,672 |
| Lake Land College | Mattoon | $5,445 | — | $44,674 |
| Prairie State College | Chicago Heights | $4,220 | — | $41,542 |
| Black Hawk College | Moline | $4,349 | — | $44,081 |
| Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield | $3,659 | — | $42,248 |
| South Suburban College | South Holland | $2,011 | — | $38,917 |
About Heartland Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Normal, IL |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 2,997 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | heartland.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Heartland Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $20,671 a year (tuition and fees: $5,610 in-state, $13,230 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,472 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,789.
How much do Heartland Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,859 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Heartland Community College's graduation rate?
53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.