John Wood Community College

John Wood Community College is a public two-year institution located in Quincy, Illinois. The college enrolls 2,554 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 68% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive range of certificate programs across skilled trades, health care, and technical fields. Programs include Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Credentials are available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Quincy in western Illinois, John Wood Community College serves a regional economy with active manufacturing, construction, and healthcare sectors. Its broad technical and health program offerings make it a practical training option for students in the surrounding tri-state area.