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Freeport, IL · Public

Highland Community College

About this college

Highland Community College is a public institution in Freeport, IL. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Student support On-campus Child Care
Details ⓘ
Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $5,713 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Outstanding Value 5.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $57,569
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $68,531
Est. total cost $11,426 Net price × program length
Median debt $12,786
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate

Biological and Physical Sciences.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $30,533
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $46,638
Est. total cost $11,426 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $14,405
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $40,629
Est. total cost $11,426 Net price × program length
Median debt $8,000
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low

Agricultural Production Operations.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $11,426 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $11,369 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Graphic Communications.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $11,369 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High

Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $11,426 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Associate's Degree Potentially fully covered by maximum Pell
2-year degree
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $11,426 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Low Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$3,598
$30,001–$48,000$5,256
$48,001–$75,000$6,045
$75,001–$110,000$10,242
$110,001+$13,161

How the fit ratings work

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