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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, Illinois · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL 61635 · Phone: (309) 694-5422 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Illinois Central College is a public trade and career school in East Peoria, Illinois, offering EMT & paramedic training, welding, and CNA classes, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Illinois Central College has a 49.0% completion rate versus a 58.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,900 and median earnings of $37,366 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, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at Illinois Central College, where 23.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,420 | $42,260 | $49,640 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,890 | $51,320 | $61,520 |
| Nursing assistants | $37,590 | $45,960 | $48,380 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $58,880 | $75,000 | $79,560 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $46,690 | $77,410 | $96,030 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $39,710 | $60,320 | $75,600 |
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $44,760 | $64,340 | $80,640 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $59,350 | $79,930 | $97,950 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,190 | $49,170 | $73,640 |
| Dental hygienists | $74,280 | $96,670 | $101,800 |
| Surgical technologists | $48,560 | $64,650 | $77,670 |
| Machinists | $38,390 | $58,520 | $65,620 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $40,330 | $58,830 | $73,620 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,890 | $56,440 | $64,360 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 55 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 51 | $28,679 | $30,771 | $7,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 44 | $28,679 | $30,771 | $7,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 40 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 40 | not reported | $26,353 | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | $26,353 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $46,381 | $42,682 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | $36,312 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | $47,846 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | $36,312 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $46,381 | $42,682 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | $26,353 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $37,918 | $39,009 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $37,918 | $39,009 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $46,381 | $42,682 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $28,679 | $30,771 | $7,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | 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
Illinois Central College is a public trade and career training campus in East Peoria, Illinois, located in a large suburb. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Across its 22 program families, the campus's most-completed trade programs are EMT & paramedic training, welding, and CNA classes, drawing from an undergraduate enrollment of 5,052 with 419 trade completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 49.0%, which is below the state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,900, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,366. About 23.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus offers a range of program lengths across health, technical, and skilled trade fields, from shorter certificate paths like EMT training and CNA classes to more extended welding instruction, which may suit both new students and adult career changers depending on the specific program length, though exact program durations are not reported here. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school for current program details.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Illinois Central College offers 22 program families, with the most completions in EMT & paramedic training (64), welding (61), and CNA classes (53). Other program families include HVAC, CDL training, medical assisting, diesel mechanics, radiology tech, culinary, and more.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission. It also holds programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 49.0%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,900, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,366, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 (309) 694-5422 or visit icc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Illinois Central College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs for in-state residents compared to private for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for individual trade tracks.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?145682.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter certificate-style programs like EMT training and CNA classes and longer technical programs like welding, which may suit career changers, though specific fit depends on individual program length and schedule not detailed here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Illinois Central College by phone at (309) 694-5422 or through its website at https://icc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
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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.