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1,127
students enrolled
243
degrees and certificates a year
68%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$24,595
average net price a year
Tuition $54,768
$37,757
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$54,820
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Social sciences | 15% | 36 |
| Biological sciences | 11% | 27 |
| Business & management | 11% | 26 |
| Psychology | 10% | 23 |
| Computer & information sciences | 9% | 21 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data science | 8 |
The job market around Knox 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 social sciences, biological sciences, business & management, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (3 open), operations (3 open).
Hiring most: Carl Sandburg College (3), OSF HealthCare (3), Knox College (2), Automationtechies (1), Blick Art Materials (1), Bridgeway (1), Elgen Staffing (1), Greystone Technology (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (4), Finance (4), Operations (3), Sales (3), Legal (2), Marketing (2). 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 Knox College?
- Knox College enrolls about 1,127 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Galesburg, Illinois. It awards about 243 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Knox College?
- 68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Knox College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,757 six years after entry and $54,820 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Knox College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Knox College awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Knox 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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