Community Colleges across the state have and continue to create opportunities for Illinoisans of all ages at an affordable price. These schools, including online programs can play a vital role in preparing students to take to next step in their lives and education.
A list released by SR Education Group names the top ranked online community colleges available in Illinois. Students across the state can earn an associate degree or certificate completely online from any of the 19 community colleges. According to SR Education Group and Guide to Online Schools, the community colleges listed below are the best online programs available in 2019.
The average tuition of the schools is $3,985, with the top ranked John Wood Community College (JWCC) having the highest tuition costs at $6,176 a year.
The JWCC Online program has a variety of 20 online associate degrees students can choose from. Students can earn an AA in Law Enforcement, Computer Science and Economics, just to name a few.
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| Rank | College Name | Tuition | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | John Wood Community College | $6,176 | Quincy (IL) |
| #2 | Illinois Central College | $4,500 | East Peoria, Peoria (IL) |
| #3 | Sauk Valley Community College | $4,064 | Dixon (IL) |
| #4 | College of DuPage | $4,352 | Glen Ellyn (and 7 others) |
| #5 | Waubonsee Community College | $3,840 | Sugar Grove (and 2 others) |
| #6 | Frontier Community College | $2,816 | Fairfield (IL) |
| #7 | College of Lake County | $3,570 | Grayslake, Vernon Hills (IL) |
| #8 | Wabash Valley College | $2,816 | Mount Carmel (IL) |
| #9 | Lincoln Land Community College | $4,972 | Springfield (IL) |
| #10 | Joliet Junior College | $3,616 | Joliet, Romeoville (IL) |
| #11 | McHenry County College | $3,210 | Crystal Lake (IL) |
| #12 | Lake Land College | $3,376 | Mattoon (IL) |
| #13 | Moraine Valley Community College | $3,875 | Palos Hills (IL) |
| #14 | Olney Central College | $2,816 | Olney (IL) |
| #15 | Richland Community College | $5,040 | Decatur (IL) |
| #16 | Lincoln Trail College | $2,816 | Robinson (and 2 others) |
| #17 | Southeastern Illinois College | $4,061 | Harrisburg (IL) |
| #18 | Spoon River College | $6,112 | Canton (IL) |
| #19 | Shawnee Community College | $3,680 | Ullin (IL) |
