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Spoon River College
Canton, Illinois · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 23235 North County 22, Canton, IL 61520 · Phone: (309) 647-4645 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Spoon River College is a public trade school in Canton, Illinois, offering welding, CDL/truck driving, and CNA training, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Spoon River College's completion rate is 41.6%, below the Illinois state average of 58.4%, and median graduate earnings 10 years after entry are $38,386, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Spoon River College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 27.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,890 | $51,320 | $61,520 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $39,710 | $60,320 | $75,600 |
| Nursing assistants | $37,590 | $45,960 | $48,380 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,890 | $56,440 | $64,360 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,420 | $42,260 | $49,640 |
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $58,880 | $75,000 | $79,560 |
| Machinists | $38,390 | $58,520 | $65,620 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,370 | $46,010 | $49,720 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 48 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 47 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | 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
Spoon River College is a public trade and career training campus in Canton, Illinois. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can apply for FAFSA funding, federal loans, and Pell Grants. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Its most-awarded trade programs are welding, CDL/truck driving, and CNA classes, among 12 total program families that include medical billing and coding, EMT training, medical assistant programs, LPN programs, CNC machining, and phlebotomy.
Looking at the numbers: the completion rate at this campus is 41.6%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $38,386. About 27.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students. Median debt of graduates, annual cost of attendance, and program-specific figures are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus sits in a fringe rural locale, with 774 undergraduates enrolled and 190 trade program completers. Given the mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs like welding, CDL, and CNA training, it may suit students seeking direct entry into a skilled trade or adult career-changers looking for shorter, hands-on training rather than a multi-year degree, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and ACEN, and check current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Spoon River College offers 12 program families, with the most-awarded being welding, CDL/truck driving, and CNA classes. It also offers medical billing and coding, EMT training, medical assistant programs, LPN programs, CNC machining, and phlebotomy.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Spoon River College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 41.6%, which is below the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (309) 647-4645 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $38,386, per federal Scorecard data.
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 directly or visit www.src.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Spoon River College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit schools, though specific costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available federal data. Contact the school at (309) 647-4645 to ask about specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the Higher Learning Commission and ACEN, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?148991.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers shorter, hands-on trade programs like welding, CDL, and CNA training, which may suit adults seeking direct entry into a skilled trade, though specific scheduling and program-length details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Spoon River College by phone at (309) 647-4645 or visit their website at https://www.src.edu/ for application information.
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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.