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Colleges Near Springfield, Illinois

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There are at least 10 colleges serving the area, including 7 private colleges and universities, 1 public college or university, and 2 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.

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Springfield, Illinois Colleges by the Numbers

Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near Springfield, Illinois have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 3,333 doctorates at colleges and universities near Springfield. That was a decrease of 7% from completions reported in 2019.

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Est. Total Completions in 2023

3,333

Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)

Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.

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Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs — all available 100% online.

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Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Part Time: 3,173

Full Time: 1,944

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

2,171

Associate: 88

Bachelor's: 1,429

Master's: 616

Doctoral: 38

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Springfield, Illinois

There are at least 7 schools offering degrees near Springfield, Illinois, and 7 are four-year private colleges or universities where about 8,788 undergraduate students were enrolled. In 2023, a total of 3,321 degrees were completed at private colleges and universities, including 2,460 that were offered online.

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Franklin University

Student Age:

Adult

Online:

All

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$9,577

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in the Springfield, Illinois area. Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Part Time: 3,173

Full Time: 1,944

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

2,171

Associate: 88

Bachelor's: 1,429

Master's: 616

Doctoral: 38

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

100%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0

Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0

Illinois College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$37,470

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Illinois College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Illinois College. In 2023, 337 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,011

Part Time: 27

Full Time: 984

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

337

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 337

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

28%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's78Master's0Doctoral0

Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related FieldsAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's0Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

Natural Resources and ConservationAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0

English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's22Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0

HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's11Master's0Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's39Master's0Doctoral0

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's0Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's34Master's0Doctoral0

Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's28Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's29Master's0Doctoral0

MacMurray College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

N/A

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Non-Profit

Yes

MacMurray College is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at MacMurray College. In 2023, 123 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 1 associate degree, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

548

Part Time: 11

Full Time: 537

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

124

Associate: 1

Bachelor's: 123

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

64%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Millikin University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$43,570

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Millikin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Millikin University. In 2023, 418 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 29 master's degrees, and 18 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,603

Part Time: 52

Full Time: 1,551

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

465

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 418

Master's: 29

Doctoral: 18

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

2%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's61Master's23Doctoral0

EngineeringAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's24Master's0Doctoral0

Natural Resources and ConservationAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's8Master's0Doctoral0

English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's82Master's0Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's0Doctoral0

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinquisticsAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0

Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's70Master's0Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's0Doctoral0

Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's59Master's6Doctoral18

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's18Master's0Doctoral0

Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0

Lincoln Christian University

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$15,400

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Non-Profit

Yes

Lincoln Christian University is a non-accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Lincoln Christian University. In 2023, 64 master's degrees were completed. In addition, 5 associate degrees, 39 bachelor's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

85

Part Time: 34

Full Time: 51

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

115

Associate: 5

Bachelor's: 39

Master's: 64

Doctoral: 7

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

66%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate3Bachelor's21Master's37Doctoral7

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate1Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's15Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's11Master's9Doctoral0

Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's3Doctoral0

Blackburn College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

None

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$26,758

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Blackburn College is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Blackburn College. In 2023, 75 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

342

Part Time: 5

Full Time: 337

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

75

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 75

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

0%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's14Master's0Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's6Master's0Doctoral0

English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0

HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's16Master's0Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's0Doctoral0

St. John's College-Department of Nursing

Student Age:

Blended

Online:

All

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$25,466

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

St. John's College-Department of Nursing is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at St. John's College-Department of Nursing. In 2023, 34 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

82

Part Time: 17

Full Time: 65

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

34

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 34

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

100%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's34Master's0Doctoral0

Public Colleges & Universities Near Springfield, Illinois

There is 1 four-year public college located near Springfield, Illinois. About 2,348 students were enrolled in undergraduate programs, and about 1,165 degrees were completed at public colleges near Springfield. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.

Source Details

University of Illinois Springfield

Student Age:

Blended

Online:

Mainly

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$12,472

School Type

4-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

University of Illinois Springfield is an institutionally accredited public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Illinois Springfield. In 2023, 662 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 496 master's degrees, and 7 doctoral degrees were earned.

Undergraduate Enrollment

2,348

Part Time: 691

Full Time: 1,657

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

1,165

Associate: 0

Bachelor's: 662

Master's: 496

Doctoral: 7

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

82%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's127Master's103Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's1Master's11Doctoral0

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0

Natural Resources and ConservationAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's26Doctoral0

Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's26Master's53Doctoral7

Legal Professions and StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's16Master's18Doctoral0

English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's24Master's1Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's126Master's155Doctoral0

HistoryAssociate0Bachelor's20Master's7Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate0Bachelor's7Master's0Doctoral0

Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's39Master's15Doctoral0

Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's30Master's33Doctoral0

Physical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0

EducationAssociate0Bachelor's28Master's20Doctoral0

Biological and Biomedical SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's28Master's2Doctoral0

Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate0Bachelor's15Master's3Doctoral0

PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's88Master's29Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's18Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's24Master's0Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate0Bachelor's12Master's2Doctoral0

Philosophy and Religious StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's10Master's0Doctoral0

Community Colleges Near Springfield, Illinois

There are 2 community colleges near Springfield, Illinois where students can earn 2-year associate degrees. In 2023, about 5,086 students were enrolled in undergraduate courses at community colleges near Springfield, and about 1,018 associate degrees were completed.

Source Details

Lincoln Land Community College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Some

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$6,960

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Lincoln Land Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online.

Undergraduate Enrollment

3,720

Part Time: 2,138

Full Time: 1,582

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

750

Associate: 750

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

52%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate7Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related FieldsAssociate15Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

EngineeringAssociate12Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate87Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate4Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate9Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate20Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal ServicesAssociate5Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Construction TradesAssociate2Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesAssociate7Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate149Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate6Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate427Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Richland Community College

Student Age:

Traditional

Online:

Minimal

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

$10,800

School Type

2-Year

Accredited

Yes

Non-Profit

Yes

Richland Community College is an institutionally accredited 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,366

Part Time: 887

Full Time: 479

Source: College Scorecard 2022

Completions By Degree

268

Associate: 268

Bachelor's: 0

Master's: 0

Doctoral: 0

Source: Lightcast™ 2023

Est. Online Degree Availability

4%

Online Offerings

Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)

Completions by Program Area

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate7Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Agricultural/Animal/Plan/Veterinary Science and Related FieldsAssociate1Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

EngineeringAssociate1Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate53Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansAssociate5Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate4Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate4Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal ServicesAssociate6Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate58Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate1Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate128Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0

Affordable Colleges Near Springfield, Illinois

Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near Springfield, Illinois? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average tuition at Springfield-area's 4-year nonprofit schools is $26,374. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit schools near Springfield is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.

4-Year Nonprofit

$26,374

/year

4-Year For-Profit

N/A

2-Year

N/A

Accredited Colleges Serving Springfield, Illinois

Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.

Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in Springfield, Illinois is institutionally accredited? View a list of institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving Springfield, Illinois here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.

Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving Springfield, Illinois

Franklin University
Blackburn College
Illinois College
Millikin University
St. John's College-Department of Nursing

Accredited Community Colleges Serving Springfield, Illinois

Lincoln Land Community College
Richland Community College

Springfield, Illinois Job Market & Opportunities

What happens after you earn your college degree in Springfield? What's the Springfield, Illinois job market outlook? Get a snapshot of jobs and careers, including annual job openings, median earnings and more.

In 2024, there were about 264,245 jobs in the Springfield, Illinois area. From 2023-2024, job growth in Springfield was below the national average, at 1.1%. There were 30,724 job openings in the area. In terms of earnings, workers in Springfield do better than the national average, with an average hourly pay of $21.79.

# of Jobs (2024)

264,245

% of Change (23-24)

+1.1%

National Avg: +1.3%

Median Earnings

$21.79/hr

National Avg: $20.75/hr

Annual Openings

30,724

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Springfield, Illinois Colleges by the Numbers

Schools with Degree Completions

Est. Total Completions in 2023

Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)

Top School For Adults & Online Students

Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Completions By Degree

2,171

Est. Online Degree Offerings

100%

Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near Springfield, Illinois

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

5,117

Completions By Degree

2,171

Est. Online Degree Availability

100%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,011

Completions By Degree

337

Est. Online Degree Availability

28%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

548

Completions By Degree

124

Est. Online Degree Availability

64%

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,603

Completions By Degree

465

Est. Online Degree Availability

2%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

85

Completions By Degree

115

Est. Online Degree Availability

66%

Completions by Program Area

Avg. UG Tuition & Fees

School Type

Accredited

Non-Profit

Undergraduate Enrollment

342

Completions By Degree

75

Est. Online Degree Availability