College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
College of Lake County is a public institution in Grayslake, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 9,420 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,424 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 37.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,735, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.97x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,607 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Computer & Information Sciences, and Health Services Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,424
Graduation Rate
37.8%
Median Debt
$8,735
Average Net Price
$7,607
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.71x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.97x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
9,420
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
71.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,788
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,400
Pell Grant Rate
24.1%
Federal Loan Rate
2.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,096
Income $30K–$48K
$6,786
Income $48K–$75K
$8,678
Income $110K+
$11,025
Student Demographics
Women
57.6%
White
30.4%
Black
7.3%
Hispanic
48.2%
Asian
5.4%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (71)
Associate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,315 | 892 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,153 | 119 |
| Registered Nursing | $77,242 | 66 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $69,644 | 42 |
| Engineering | $67,391 | 26 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 24 |
| Dental Support Services | $61,864 | 20 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 17 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 15 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 13 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $43,967 | 13 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 12 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 11 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 8 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 7 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (32)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 960 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 489 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 356 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 341 |
| Health Services Administration | $39,427 | 291 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 215 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $74,003 | 192 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 126 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 68 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 49 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 46 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 45 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $90,743 | 43 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $52,187 | 19 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 13 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 11 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | Not reported | 11 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 10 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 4 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Music | Associate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Social Work | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | Associate | 1 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
- Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois
- Best ROI Colleges in Illinois
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