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Kaskaskia College

Centralia, Illinois · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,920 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$6,477
cheaper than 66% of comparable schools
Completion rate
39.1%
Median debt at completion
$3,750
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,801
earns ~$5,990.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Kaskaskia College is a public school in Centralia, IL that mainly awards certificates to help students enter trades and allied health fields. The school serves around 1,920 students with an average annual net price of $6,477 after aid. Data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What to know

The school's completion rate is 39.1%, a figure that does not include students who transferred to four-year institutions. Median student debt at completion is $3,750, which is less than the typical annual net price of $6,477. Earnings vary significantly by program, ranging from $18,087 for culinary arts to $58,673 for allied health diagnostic roles two years after entry.

Net price is 1% 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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$58,673
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$38,289
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$31,314
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degree$18,087
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 50 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$46,380
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$19,775
Agriculture, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Animal Sciencesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Animal Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Fieldsassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Library and Archives Assistingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Library and Archives Assistingassociate degreenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate 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/Commerce, Generalassociate 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
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Managementassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs does Kaskaskia College offer and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates and associate degrees in areas like allied health, practical nursing, culinary arts, cosmetology, and carpentry, plus 62 more programs beyond these specific trades.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic program?
Median earnings two years after completion are $58,673 for the undergraduate certificate in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
How many students typically finish at Kaskaskia College?
The reported completion rate is 39.1%. Public community colleges often see lower reported rates because the data excludes students who transfer to other schools.
Is Kaskaskia College a public or private institution?
It is a public school located in Centralia, IL.
How does student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $3,750, while the average annual net price after aid is $6,477.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 146366. 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.