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