City Rankings
Best Colleges in Springfield, Illinois
Top colleges in Springfield ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $59,318
Top Colleges in Springfield
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Illinois Springfield #402 national | $57,103 |
| 2 | Lincoln Land Community College #1225 national | $38,479 |
| 3 | St. John's College-Department of Nursing | $86,331 |
| 4 | Capital Area Career Center | $55,357 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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