Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, Illinois · Public · 3,976 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,079 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,209 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,103 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,345 |
| $110k and up | $11,452 |
| All families (average) | $4,299 |
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 | $48,478 | +$12,396 | clears the bar | $9,910 | 0.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,828 | +$9,746 | clears the bar | $6,951 | 0.7 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,584 | +$13,502 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,986 | +$25,904 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $82,042 | +$45,960 | clears the bar | $14,910 | 0.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,017 | +$16,935 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $50,823 | +$14,741 | clears the bar | $10,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,422 | +$21,340 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,807 | +$19,725 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,223 | +$5,141 | clears the bar | $7,445 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $66,088 | +$30,006 | clears the bar | $17,247 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $44,222 | +$8,140 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,079 | -$5,003 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 36% of students receive Pell grants · 48% 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.