Driving Growth: How Illinois Community Colleges Fuel the Economy
Illinois Community Colleges are a powerhouse of economic growth contributing $27.2 billion annually to Illinois’s economy, about 2.7% of the state’s gross product, and supporting 324,273 jobs—one in every 26 jobs in Illinois.
BILLION Alumni Impact
BILLION Operations Spending Impact
MILLION Student Spending Impact
MILLION Construction Spending Impact
$27.2
BILLION
Total Economic Impact
324,273
Jobs Support
Economic Impact Study
For every $1
- Students gain $4.30 in lifetime earnings
- Taxpayers gain $1.30 in added tax revenue and public sector savings
- Society gains $6.70 in added income and social savings
The average associate degree graduate from CCIL will see an increase in earnings of $8,400 each year compared to someone with a high school diploma working in Illinois.
Partnering Organizations
This report was completed in partnership with the below organizations in collaboration with the 45 community colleges of Illinois.
