Earn more than a degree.
Affordable Education.
Bold Returns.
Located in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn College offers the opportunity to graduate with less debt while gaining hands-on experience toward your degree. With tuition credits, professional skill development, and additional financial aid opportunities, our robust Work Program can help kickstart your career.
Earn up to $32,000 toward your degree while participating in Blackburn’s Work Program.
Gain an invaluable four-year head start on your career with on-the-job work experience that helps pay for your college tuition.
Combine your tuition credit with the $4+ million awarded in Blackburn scholarships last year.
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A Work Program Invested in You
Blackburn’s Work Program combines work, learning, and service. You’ll gain valuable skills, meaningful connections, and marketable experiences that meet and exceed any workforce demands in your field of interest.
The Work Program has been an absolute blessing for me. My leadership roles have brought out a sense of confidence in my abilities that I didn’t have before my time at Blackburn.
— Claire Stein '24, Psychology Major Student General Manager 23–24
How The Work Program Works
For 10 hours of work each week, students earn up to $8,000 in tuition credit for the academic year ($4,000 per semester). During summer Orientation, you can speak with our department managers about available positions and complete a Work Program Job Application. Based on your application and past work experience, our managers will place you in a position best suited to your skill set and goals.
A community as diverse as you
Blackburn is a community in the truest sense of the term. A vibrant student life, an eclectic campus environment, and a Work Program run completely for and by students create a supportive environment where all students are welcomed and celebrated.
A tradition of excellence
Athletics is a major part of student life at Blackburn College. From basketball to cross country, Blackburn College Beavers represent more than 30 percent of students across our campus, playing for 17 Division III teams. Find an opportunity to join a team or cheer in the stands as a member of our hard-working Beaver community.
Nationally Recognized Education Focused on You
A four-year head start, starts at Blackburn.
700 College Avenue
Carlinville, IL 62626
Ph. 800.233.3550