Lake Land College
Mattoon, Illinois · Public · 2,448 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 16 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 7 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $979 |
| $30k to $48k | $232 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,181 |
| $75k to $110k | $5,828 |
| $110k and up | $8,381 |
| All families (average) | $2,254 |
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 | $45,366 | +$9,284 | clears the bar | $4,648 | 0.5 yrs |
| Construction Trades, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $12,838 | -$23,244 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $7,972 | -$28,110 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,260 | +$24,178 | clears the bar | $6,118 | 0.3 yrs |
| Housing and Human Environments | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $12,355 | -$23,727 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,993 | +$44,911 | clears the bar | $6,816 | 0.2 yrs |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $14,366 | -$21,716 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $48,077 | +$11,995 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,808 | -$8,274 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,973 | +$13,891 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,124 | -$7,958 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,097 | -$10,985 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,450 | +$8,368 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,853 | +$2,771 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,374 | +$23,292 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.