Is Lake Land College worth it?
Lake Land College is a public, two-year institution in Mattoon, Illinois (rural area). It awarded 3,069 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, construction trades and applied horticulture.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$31,436
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,594
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,877
Average net price
$2,254
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
3,069
Students (undergrad)
2,448
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $24,754 | $45,366 | 79 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $63,651 | $80,993 | 70 |
| Housing and Human Environments | Undergraduate certificate | $12,355 | N/A | 51 |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate certificate | $12,838 | N/A | 43 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | $7,972 | N/A | 41 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $58,853 | $59,374 | 34 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $14,366 | N/A | 32 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $41,756 | $60,260 | 32 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $13,714 | $25,097 | 25 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | Associate | $53,448 | $62,199 | 21 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $31,542 | $40,932 | 18 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $32,934 | $48,473 | 18 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $27,808 | N/A | 17 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,124 | N/A | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 332 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 267 |
| Construction Trades, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 223 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 222 |
| Construction Trades, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 188 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 167 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 152 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate under 12 weeks | 127 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 119 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 111 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 26% | 3,785 |
| Manufacturing | 16% | 2,337 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 1,452 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9% | 1,315 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 975 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6% | 890 |
| Construction | 5% | 755 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3% | 424 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lake Land College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Illinois. Counts under 10 are not published.
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