Illinois Central College
Illinois Central College (ICC) offers hands-on training for careers in high-demand fields like nursing and automotive technology, with programs often leading to certifications and direct employment opportunities. Many health science programs, including Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing, feature campus labs that simulate real healthcare settings and provide clinical experiences in local facilities. For automotive careers, ICC's ASE-certified programs provide hands-on training across various vehicle systems and include internships for real-world experience, with some programs like the GM Automotive Service Educational Program offering paid internships with dealerships. ICC emphasizes employer connections through apprenticeships in various trades, allowing students to earn income while gaining skills and leading to potential guaranteed employment upon completion.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Illinois Central College
5 trade programs at Illinois Central College, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in IL → |
83 | $65,741/yr | $10,000 |
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Practical Nursing
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Compare nationwide → Compare in IL → |
83 | $55,604/yr | $7,500 |
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Vehicle Repair Technology
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Compare nationwide → Compare in IL → |
72 | $58,122/yr | — |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare nationwide → Compare in IL → |
68 | $56,637/yr | — |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare nationwide → Compare in IL → |
47 | $29,845/yr | $9,000 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Illinois, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Illinois
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Illinois. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near East Peoria
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 5 trade and vocational programs at Illinois Central College using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.