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Capital Area Career Center
Springfield, Illinois · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 2201 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL 62712 · Phone: (217) 585-1215 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Capital Area Career Center is a public trade school in Springfield, IL offering LPN / LVN programs and cosmetology, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Capital Area Career Center reports a 100.0% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $55,357 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 60.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $58,880 | $75,000 | $79,560 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,200 | $34,040 | $41,110 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 89 | $42,690 | $38,649 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Capital Area Career Center is a public trade and career school located in Springfield, Illinois, in a fringe rural setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school (Title IV eligible). The campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and holds active accreditation status. Its two program families are LPN / LVN programs, with 89 completers, and cosmetology schools, with 15 completers.
Outcome data reported to the U.S. Department of Education shows a 100.0% completion rate at this campus, compared with a 58.4% state average, placing it above the state average. Median debt among graduates who took out federal loans is $9,500, and graduates were earning a median of $55,357 ten years after entering the program. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 60.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of low-income enrollment.
With 161 total undergraduate enrollment and 104 total trade completers, this campus runs relatively small, concentrated programs in nursing support and cosmetology rather than a broad general curriculum. The program mix suggests a fit for students seeking focused, licensure-oriented training rather than a traditional multi-year degree path; whether these programs suit an adult career changer specifically is not detailed in the available data beyond program type. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the College Scorecard link, and confirm cost, schedule, and licensing requirements with the school directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Capital Area Career Center offers two program families: LPN / LVN programs (89 completers) and cosmetology schools (15 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is reported at 100.0%, compared with a 58.4% state average, placing this campus above the state average.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported as $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported as $55,357.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (217) 585-1215 or visit https://caccspringfield.org/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means it operates with government oversight and often has lower published costs than for-profit institutions, though cost data is not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review official outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?367972.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school to confirm what license or certification, such as LPN licensure, is required for graduates.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Capital Area Career Center by phone at (217) 585-1215 or through its website at https://caccspringfield.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.