Lake Land College
Public certificate school in Mattoon, IL that costs an average of $5,445 a year after financial aid and graduates 58% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,445
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
58%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,674
PublicRural (fringe)2,448 undergraduates
Cost of Lake Land College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,373 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,620 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $14,986 |
| Books and supplies | $530 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,445 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,271 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,152 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,217 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $9,155 |
| $110,001+ | $12,285 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Lake Land College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,522 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,674 |
| Rank in Illinois (earnings) | 22nd of 100 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $6,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $74 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 4.7% |
Majors and programs at Lake Land College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (43)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 347 | $49,330 | $4,255 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 50 | $40,439 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 140 | $36,885 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 33 | $35,011 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 73 | $21,369 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 29 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 27 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 32 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 43 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 740 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 323 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 146 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 27 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 22 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 758 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 7 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 374 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 7 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 144 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 22 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 15 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Housing and Human Environments | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 57 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 522 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 211 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 25 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 7 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 8 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 216 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 166 | $74,854 | $6,499 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 48 | $61,521 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 50 | $54,865 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 38 | $41,611 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 743 | $35,184 | $5,766 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 25 | $34,158 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 25 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 33 | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 7 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 114 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 50 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 18 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 16 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 12 | — | — |
| Social Work | 15 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Illinois
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie State College | Chicago Heights | $4,220 | — | $41,542 |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | Godfrey | $4,998 | — | $43,672 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College | Chicago | $6,079 | — | $41,592 |
| Black Hawk College | Moline | $4,349 | — | $44,081 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College | Chicago | $6,286 | — | $42,018 |
| South Suburban College | South Holland | $2,011 | — | $38,917 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby | $3,176 | — | $44,450 |
| Heartland Community College | Normal | $15,472 | — | $46,859 |
About Lake Land College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Mattoon, IL |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 2,448 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | lakelandcollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lake Land College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,373 a year (tuition and fees: $4,620 in-state, $14,986 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,445 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,271.
How much do Lake Land College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,674 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 100 similar colleges in Illinois.
What is Lake Land College's graduation rate?
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.