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John Wood Community College

Quincy, Illinois · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,371 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$7,050
cheaper than 61% of comparable schools
Completion rate
42.1%
Median debt at completion
$8,029
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,631
earns ~$5,479.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

John Wood Community College is a public school in Quincy, IL, that mainly awards associate degrees. With an average annual net price of $7,050, it serves students pursuing various trade certificates and associate degrees.

What to know

The school's overall completion rate is reported at 42.1%, a figure that may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions. While the median student debt at completion is $8,029, the median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,631. Specific trade programs show different earnings outcomes, with Precision Metal Working graduates reporting $32,925 two years after completion.

Net price is 10% above the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$32,925
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$21,508
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 35 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$54,192
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degree$35,060
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degree$25,774
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$17,424
Agricultural Mechanizationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Animal Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot 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
Management Information Systems and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels does the school offer?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in fields like Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, HVACR, Vehicle Maintenance, Ground Transportation, and Precision Metal Working.
How much do graduates of the Precision Metal Working program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion for the Precision Metal Working undergraduate certificate are reported at $32,925.
What is the completion rate and how should I interpret it?
The reported completion rate is 42.1%. This number often undercounts transfers to other schools, so do not view a lower rate as a sign of failure.
Is this a public or private institution?
John Wood Community College is a public school located in Quincy, IL.
How does typical student debt compare to the cost of attendance?
The average annual net price after aid is $7,050, while the median student debt at completion is $8,029. These are different metrics; comparing total debt directly to one year of net price is not accurate.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 146278. 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.