Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
Lake Michigan College is a public institution in Benton Harbor, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,105 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,466 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 21.9%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.83x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,680 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Biological and Physical Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,466
Graduation Rate
21.9%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$6,680
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.58x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.83x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,105
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
84.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,445
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,755
Pell Grant Rate
26.3%
Federal Loan Rate
12.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,580
Income $30K–$48K
$5,013
Income $48K–$75K
$7,602
Income $110K+
$12,465
Student Demographics
Women
62.5%
White
54.7%
Black
14.2%
Hispanic
14.7%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
5.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
29.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (50)
Associate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,795 | 158 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 56 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 34 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $67,955 | 29 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 15 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 8 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Precision Production, Other | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Education | Not reported | 3 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 3 |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Associate | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Political Science | Associate | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Precision Production, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| History | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Michigan
Similar Institutions
- Mid Michigan College — $37,319
- St Clair County Community College — $40,177