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Blackburn College

700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL 62626-1498, USA

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US ranking
position: 569
Tuition & fees per year: $29,420
Acceptance rate: 80.00%
Median alumni salary: $32,120
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1007 SAT, 20 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Blackburn College?

Blackburn College reports an overall graduation rate of 52%, placing it in the lower 40th percentile compared to other institutions. The four-year graduation rate stands at 43%, which reflects an average level and ranks near the 50th percentile. When looking at the six-year graduation rate, it slightly improves to 52%, though this too is considered average and falls in approximately the 45th percentile.

Male students graduate at a rate of 51%, which is also categorized as average, while female students have a slightly higher graduation rate of 53%. However, both figures remain below the midpoint percentile, with men around the 47th percentile and women near the 32nd percentile.

Retention rates at Blackburn College are relatively low, with only 58% of students retained after their first year. This rate is among the lowest nationally, situated in the bottom 15th percentile.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Blackburn College?

Graduates of Blackburn College can expect varied earnings depending on their chosen field of study. Among the degrees with reported income data, those holding a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Management and Operations have an average earning potential of approximately $26,105 annually, indicating relatively strong prospects in the business sector. Similarly, individuals with a degree in Biology, General report earnings around $25,093, suggesting that science graduates may find competitive entry-level opportunities in their fields.

While detailed salary information is not available for many other disciplines at Blackburn College, the data highlights that business-related degrees currently offer one of the higher starting income ranges among those reported. This information may be particularly useful for prospective students weighing the financial outcomes of their educational investments in various academic programs.

Blackburn College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 52%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 43%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 52%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Blackburn College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Blackburn College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

033

Education

10616

English Language and Literature/Letters

314

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

527

Mathematics and Statistics

011

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

101

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

156

Psychology

101

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

549

Visual and Performing Arts

437

Health Professions and Related Programs

011

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

6713