The average community college in Illinois offers approximately 4 programs (2025-26).
The community colleges offering the most programs are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The community college in Illinois offering the most programs is Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, offering 8 programs.
Programs Offered Range: 1
8
Avg. Programs Offered: 4
Illinois Community Colleges Offering the Most Programs (2025-26)
College
Programs Offered
Location
Rank: #11.
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Private for-profit
Programs Offered: 8
8317 W North Avenue
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-4700
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 344-4700
Rank: #22.
Gem City College
Private for-profit
Programs Offered: 5
700 State St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0391
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0391
Rank: #33.
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Public
Programs Offered: 4
18020 Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 444-4500
Rank: #44.
CAAN Academy of Nursing
Public
Programs Offered: 2
4747 Lincoln Mall Dr. - Suite 420
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 983-1645
Matteson, IL 60443
(708) 983-1645
Rank: #55.
Programs Offered: 1
6045 S. Kenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-2500
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 834-2500
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Illinois average community college programs offered?
The Illinois average community college programs offered is 4 for 2025-26.
What are schools with the highest average community college programs offered in Illinois?
The schools with the highest average community college programs offered in Illinois include Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park, Gem City College and Fox College.
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