Carl Sandburg College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,051
students enrolled
474
degrees and certificates a year
50%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,662
average net price a year
Tuition $7,860 in state, $8,760 out of state
$31,149
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$35,274
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 57% | 272 |
| Health professions | 17% | 79 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 8% | 36 |
| Computer & information sciences | 7% | 33 |
| Precision production | 5% | 23 |
AI and data programs
Carl Sandburg College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Carl Sandburg College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Knox County, where the college is.
23
open professional jobs
5
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Knox County
2026-09 · down 1.0 points from a year earlier
$53,291
median household income
Knox County
34%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (4 open).
Hiring most: Carl Sandburg College (3), Knox College (2), OSF HealthCare (2), Automationtechies (1), Bridgeway (1), Elgen Staffing (1), GPAC (1), Greystone Technology (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (4), Finance (4), Operations (3), Sales (3), Legal (2), Administration (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Two Rivers Regional Council.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Carl Sandburg College?
- Carl Sandburg College enrolls about 1,051 students and is a public 2-year institution in Galesburg, Illinois. It awards about 474 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Carl Sandburg College?
- 50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Carl Sandburg College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $31,149 six years after entry and $35,274 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Carl Sandburg College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Carl Sandburg College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Carl Sandburg College?
- 23 open professional jobs are listed in Knox County, 5 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Carl Sandburg College has the most openings.
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