At a glance
Average net price
$16,797
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
100.0%
Admission rate
94%
Undergrad size
161
In-state tuition
$12,075
Out-of-state tuition
$12,075
Cost of attendance
$20,495
Median earnings (10y)
$55,357
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
2 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (86% of credentials).
- Health86%
- Trades & services14%
- Health professions86.0%~138 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Personal services14.0%~23 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
2 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 168 | $42,690 | $12,918 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Capital Area Career Center
Capital Area Career Center is a small institution located in Springfield, Illinois, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 161 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Personal services.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Capital Area Career Center — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,797 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $12,075 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $20,495 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 100.0%, a strong completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,357 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Capital Area Career Center confers degrees and certificates across 2 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Personal services. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (86% of credentials), trades & services (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Capital Area Career Center accepts 94% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Springfield, Illinois (rural), Capital Area Career Center draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Capital Area Career Center
Q.How much does Capital Area Career Center cost?
The average net price at Capital Area Career Center is $16,797 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $20,495.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Capital Area Career Center?
Capital Area Career Center has a 6-year graduation rate of 100.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Capital Area Career Center?
Capital Area Career Center admits 94% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Capital Area Career Center graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Capital Area Career Center graduate earns $55,357 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Capital Area Career Center?
Published tuition is $12,075 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Capital Area Career Center located?
Capital Area Career Center is located in Springfield, Illinois (ZIP 62712).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Capital Area Career Center at their official website.