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Shawnee Community College

Ullin, Illinois · public · mainly awards certificates · 698 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$4,162
cheaper than 85% of comparable schools
Completion rate
42.1%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,999
earns ~$7,928.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Shawnee Community College is a public school in Ullin, IL that mainly awards certificates. With 698 students and a high share of Pell Grant recipients, it serves those seeking vocational training. The school offers programs in HVAC, vehicle repair, cosmetology, and metalworking.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $4,162. A completion rate of 42.1% is reported for the institution. Typical median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,999.

Net price is 35% below the Illinois median ($6,426) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 14% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate 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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 22 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$12,221
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Information Science/Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biological and Physical Sciencesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is Shawnee Community College public or private?
It is a public school located in Ullin, IL.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Cosmetology, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, Precision Metal Working, and Ground Transportation, plus 28 more programs.
How many students typically finish their program?
The reported completion rate is 42.1%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer out.
What is the typical earnings for graduates?
The median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,999.
How much do students typically owe in debt?
Median student debt at completion is not reported.

Other options in Illinois

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville$10,42733.1%$36,884
Black Hawk CollegeMoline$6,94431.7%$37,253
Carl Sandburg CollegeGalesburg$3,66251.5%$35,274
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King CollegeChicago$9,49427.4%$28,467
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley CollegeChicago$7,88634.2%$37,962
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright CollegeChicago$6,37528%$41,625
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 148821. 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.