Located in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn College is best known as one of the nation’s few federally recognized work colleges, distinguished by operating the country’s only completely student-managed Work Program. Academically, the small liberal arts institution offers strong, career-oriented preparation in fields such as biology and pre-health sciences, teacher education, business administration, and criminal justice. Campus life centers on a close-knit and egalitarian culture where all resident students staff and lead vital operational roles—from dining services to administrative offices—substantially reducing tuition costs while instilling valuable leadership and professional skills.
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