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774
students enrolled
607
degrees and certificates a year
42%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$3,415
average net price a year
Tuition $10,620 in state, $11,700 out of state
$34,424
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,386
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 43% | 259 |
| Health professions | 16% | 97 |
| Computer & information sciences | 13% | 78 |
| Precision production | 9% | 57 |
| Transportation | 8% | 50 |
AI and data programs
Spoon River 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 Spoon River College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Fulton County, where the college is.
70
open professional jobs
6
entry level
4%
ask for AI skills
3 jobs
3.7%
unemployment in Fulton County
2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$58,617
median household income
Fulton County
30%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (1 open), engineering (3 open), data & analytics (6 open), product (2 open).
Hiring most: Baxter International (5), Welch Allyn (5), Walgreens (4), Walgreens Boots Alliance (4), Alight, Inc. / Delaware (3), Capital One (3), Therma-Tru (3), Baxter (2).
What they hire for: Finance (22), Operations (11), Data & Analytics (6), Human Resources (6), Legal (5), Engineering (3). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Career Link.
- Career Link - Fulton CountyCanton · Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Spoon River College?
- Spoon River College enrolls about 774 students and is a public 2-year institution in Canton, Illinois. It awards about 607 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Spoon River College?
- 42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Spoon River College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,424 six years after entry and $38,386 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Spoon River College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Spoon River 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 Spoon River College?
- 70 open professional jobs are listed in Fulton County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Baxter International has the most openings.
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