Median Earnings (1yr)
$46,355
73rd percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Southwestern Illinois College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Southwestern Illinois College graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 73th percentile of all computer/information technology administration and management associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management associates's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (29 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Southwestern Illinois College$46,355$54,055
Rasmussen University-Illinois$42,043$21,4800.51
Morrison Institute of Technology$39,065$12,0000.31
National Median$41,752$21,4800.51

Other Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$13,546$42,043$21,480
Morrison Institute of Technology
Morrison
$19,900$39,065$12,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Southwestern Illinois College, approximately 26% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.