Educating the Workforce

Several colleges, universities and vocational schools are located in Springfield & Sangamon County. These higher education institutions provide a highly-skilled talent pipeline and specialized workforce for our employers. Our community is home to:

 University of Illinois Springfield

The University of Illinois Springfield provides a uniquely student-centered educational experience both in and out of the classroom through active learning, meaningful research and impactful civic engagement that prepares graduates to contribute fully to society.

One University Plaza, Springfield | (217) 206-6600 | www.uis.edu

 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

SIU School of Medicine was established in 1970 with a mission to educate physicians to remain in central and southern Illinois. SIU’s 270 physicians treat patients throughout the region through multidisciplinary clinics.

801 N. Rutledge St., Springfield | (217) 545-8000 | www.siumed.edu

 Lincoln Land Community College

Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is a comprehensive community college serving 13,800 individuals annually through credit and non-credit courses.

5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield | (217) 786-2200 | www.llcc.edu

  St. John's College of Nursing

St. John's College offers upper-division baccalaureate nursing degree programs for students who have completed the prerequisite liberal arts and science courses at any accredited college or university and two master's degree programs.

729 East Carpenter St, Springfield | (217)525-5628 | www.sjcs.edu

 Midwest Technical Institute

Since opening its doors, Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) has provided students with the skills to succeed through a diverse, innovative mix of mechanical trades and allied health programs.

2731 Farmers Market Rd, Springfield | (800) 814-5124 | www.midwesttech.edu

 Capital Area Career Center

CACC provides vocational and technical career training for high school, community college and adult students in 15 program areas that offer college credits and professional certification opportunities.

2201 Toronto Rd, Springfield | (217) 529-5431 | www.capital.tec.il.us


Top 30 Graduated Degree Programs

***Revised May 2022 - within 60min drive time of Springfield.

DEGREE TYPE CERTIFICATES AND ASSOCIATES BACHELOR AWARDS POSTGRADUATE AWARDS TOTAL AWARDS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2711 74 0 2785
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 328 820 29 1177
Business Administration and Management, General 42 669 272 983
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 859 0 0 859
Psychology, General 0 493 49 542
Accounting 19 382 136 537
General Studies 405 101 0 506
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 367 34 401
Elementary Education and Teaching 0 395 2 397
Computer Science 0 245 140 385
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0 359 11 370
Biological and Physical Sciences 328 0 0 328
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5 313 0 318
Medical/Clinical Assistant 284 0 0 284
Finance, General 0 283 0 283
Welding Technology/Welder 242 0 0 242
English Language and Literature, General 0 204 36 240
Agriculture, General 12 199 4 215
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 178 37 215
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 213 0 0 213
History, General 0 186 18 204
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 174 29 203
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 203 0 0 203
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 193 0 0 193
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 6 179 0 185
Political Science and Government, General 0 153 31 184
Social Work 0 127 56 183
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 178 0 0 178
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 166 0 0 166
Management Science 0 165 0 165