Career Center of Southern Illinois Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Career Center of Southern Illinois is a public certificate and vocational school in Red Bud, Illinois, enrolling about 36 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 57.14% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,452 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,204 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 56.52% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 36 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.14%
- First-Generation Students: 52.6%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 81
Career Center of Southern Illinois: what the data shows
Common questions about Career Center of Southern Illinois, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Career Center of Southern Illinois?
Career Center of Southern Illinois is located in Red Bud, IL (ZIP 62278).
Is Career Center of Southern Illinois public or private?
Career Center of Southern Illinois is a Public institution.
How much does Career Center of Southern Illinois cost?
Average net price after aid: $25,204.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,157 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,424 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,157 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,452 |
How hard is it to get into Career Center of Southern Illinois?
Admission rate: 56.52%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Career Center of Southern Illinois?
Total enrollment: 36 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 81 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Career Center of Southern Illinois?
150%-time completion rate: 57.14%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Career Center of Southern Illinois earn?
Median earnings: $49,095 six years after entry; $48,452 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,170.
74.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Career Center of Southern Illinois known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (54 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Career Center of Southern Illinois a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 56.52%; completion rate 57.14%; median earnings $48,452 at 10 years; net price $25,204. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Career Center of Southern Illinois was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,204
2024 Value
In 2024 Career Center of Southern Illinois had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,204.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$100,816 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,204 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Career Center of Southern Illinois.
Financial Aid by Income Level
74.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Career Center of Southern Illinois was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Career Center of Southern Illinois in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $16,832 |
| 2014 | — | — | $13,331 |
| 2015 | — | — | $13,810 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,382 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,328 |
| 2018 | — | — | $18,095 |
| 2019 | — | — | $18,235 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,680 |
| 2021 | — | — | $14,222 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,085 |
| 2023 | — | — | $21,769 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
56.52% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Career Center of Southern Illinois reported total enrollment of about 36 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 6% male and 94% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (61.1%), White (36.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). About 74.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Career Center of Southern Illinois in 2024 is 36 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 81 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 61.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.57% 100% Completion Time
57.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.57% of students graduating from Career Center of Southern Illinois completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 7% male / 93% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Career Center of Southern Illinois.
Return on Investment
$15,170 Median Student Debt
$48,452 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
380.60% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Career Center of Southern Illinois.
Top Programs by Completions
2 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 54 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Career Center of Southern Illinois.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Career Center of Southern Illinois graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Career Center of Southern Illinois from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,746
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Career Center of Southern Illinois is a public institution located in Red Bud, IL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 36 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (61.1%), White (36.1%), Hispanic or Latino (2.8%). The admission rate is 56.52%. The 150%-time completion rate is 57.14%. Approximately 74.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Red Bud, IL 62278
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Career Center of Southern Illinois provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Career Center of Southern Illinois located?
Career Center of Southern Illinois is located in Red Bud, IL.
What is Career Center of Southern Illinois's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Career Center of Southern Illinois is 56.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
How much does Career Center of Southern Illinois cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,204 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Career Center of Southern Illinois?
Career Center of Southern Illinois reports undergraduate enrollment of about 81 students, Black or African American (61.1%), White (36.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Career Center of Southern Illinois?
About 52.6% of students at Career Center of Southern Illinois are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Career Center of Southern Illinois earn?
Median earnings are $49,095 six years after entry and $48,452 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Career Center of Southern Illinois?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Career Center of Southern Illinois students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,170.
Is Career Center of Southern Illinois public or private?
Career Center of Southern Illinois is a public institution located in Red Bud, IL.
Is Career Center of Southern Illinois an HBCU?
No. Career Center of Southern Illinois is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Career Center of Southern Illinois a tribal college?
No. Career Center of Southern Illinois is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Career Center of Southern Illinois a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Career Center of Southern Illinois does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Illinois trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.