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Black Hawk College

Moline, Illinois · public · mainly awards certificates · 2,354 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$6,944
cheaper than 62% of comparable schools
Completion rate
31.7%
Median debt at completion
$8,375
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$37,253
earns ~$5,364.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Black Hawk College is a public institution in Moline, IL that mainly awards certificates to help students enter trades and allied health fields. With an average annual net price of $6,944 after aid, the school serves a student body of 2,354 individuals.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 31.7%, which is a metric to consider when planning your timeline. Median student debt at completion is $8,375, which you should compare against your future earnings rather than annual costs. Earnings vary significantly by program, ranging from $13,702 for precision metal working to $46,478 for allied health services two years after completion.

Net price is 8% above the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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26.9% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Illinois.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$46,478
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$33,281
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$20,824
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$13,702
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 40 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$53,045
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degree$25,484
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$25,194
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$20,444
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Finance and Financial Management Servicesassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are available?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates. Programs include Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, Carpenters, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, plus 41 additional programs.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program earn?
Graduates of the associate degree program in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services report median earnings of $46,478 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 31.7%. This figure represents the official data provided and does not account for students who transfer out of public community colleges.
Is Black Hawk College public or private, and how large is the student body?
This is a public school located in Moline, IL, with a total student enrollment of 2,354.
What share of students receive Pell Grants?
Twenty-six point nine percent, or 26.9%, of students receive Pell Grants.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 143279. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.