Which Illinois Community Colleges Give Grads the Highest Earning Potential?

Written by Reboot Illinois

Getting a college degree can mean a higher starting salary and a higher overall earning potential throughout a person’s career. Despite these advantages, a four-year bachelor’s degree doesn’t make sense for some people.

A two-year associate’s degree can offer a higher education and the earning potential that comes with it, with less student loan debt obligations and less time spent in the classroom for people looking to go into certain fields.

With that said, these 18 Illinois community colleges’ graduates have the highest salaries and highest earning potential in the state. Check out early and mid-career median salaries for graduates of each school, along with cost of tuition.

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