Highland Community College
Public certificate school in Freeport, IL that costs an average of $3,090 a year after financial aid and graduates 49% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,090
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
49%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,080
PublicRural (fringe)931 undergraduates
Cost of Highland Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,235 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,176 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,744 |
| Books and supplies | $840 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,090 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,570 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $958 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,190 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,798 |
| $110,001+ | $11,037 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Highland Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,139 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,080 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 33rd of 100 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $7,673 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $87 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.3% |
Majors and programs at Highland Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 31 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 13 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 7 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 24 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 245 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 49 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 170 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 205 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 52 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 53 | $73,057 | $7,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 191 | $28,677 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 4 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 16 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 91 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spoon River College | Canton | $7,652 | — | $42,848 |
| Sauk Valley Community College | Dixon | $5,818 | — | $45,327 |
| Rend Lake College | Ina | $7,833 | — | $41,154 |
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin | $4,449 | — | $37,275 |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg | $14,233 | — | $39,732 |
| Richland Community College | Decatur | $2,690 | — | $42,563 |
| Danville Area Community College | Danville | $3,398 | — | $42,495 |
| Illinois Eastern Community Colleges | Olney | $7,211 | — | $41,929 |
About Highland Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Freeport, IL |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 931 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | highland.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Highland Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,235 a year (tuition and fees: $5,176 in-state, $7,744 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,090 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,570.
How much do Highland Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,080 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 33rd of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Highland Community College's graduation rate?
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.