College of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois · Public · 9,420 undergraduates
All 12 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 86 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,096 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,786 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,678 |
| $110k and up | $11,025 |
| All families (average) | $7,607 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,315 | +$10,233 | clears the bar | $6,461 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,003 | +$37,921 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $49,153 | +$13,071 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,427 | +$3,345 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $90,743 | +$54,661 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,242 | +$41,160 | clears the bar | $11,400 | 0.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $61,864 | +$25,782 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $69,644 | +$33,562 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $67,391 | +$31,309 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,187 | +$16,105 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,094 | +$9,012 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $43,967 | +$7,885 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.