Carl Sandburg College Student Outcomes

2 Year
Galesburg, IL
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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

25% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$30,300 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Carl Sandburg College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$26,600 per year
after 7 years	$26,000 per year
after 8 years	$29,200 per year
after 9 years	$30,200 per year
after 10 years	$30,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Carl Sandburg College students who are working and no longer in school is $30,300, which is 12% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$4,444

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

16%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$45 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

56% vs. 47% national average

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Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Carl Sandburg College often consider these colleges

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=143613.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026