This paper establishes five new facts about instructional costs in higher education using department-level data from a broad range of institutions. Costs vary widely across fields, ranging from electrical engineering (90% higher than English) to math (25% lower). This pattern is largely explained by differences in class size and faculty pay. Some…

Institutions of higher education are facing increased pressure to do more with less while continuing to provide a high-quality education. Faculty are asked to teach more and do more with decreased resources and without additional compensation. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on institutions of higher education resulting in…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2015 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2014. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2014 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2013. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2013 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2012. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2012 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2011. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2011 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2010. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2010 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2009. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2009 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2008. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2008 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2007. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the "Fiscal Year 2007 Salary Report" reflect the census date of October 1, 2006. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. The seven peer groups are based on…

Data about compensation received by employees in Illinois' 48 Illinois public community colleges are gathered by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Data in the Fiscal Year 2006 Salary Report reflect the census date of October 1, 2005. Data are presented by peer groups with statewide totals. Most of the 25 tables in this report contain…