Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Godfrey, Illinois, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, Lewis and Clark Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,487 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,724 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 46.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $6,751, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.59x. The average net price after financial aid is $3,349 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Biological and Physical Sciences, Practical Nursing, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,724
Graduation Rate
46.2%
Median Debt
$6,751
Average Net Price
$3,349
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
11.26x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.59x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,487
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,340
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,840
Pell Grant Rate
25.0%
Federal Loan Rate
10.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$721
Income $30K–$48K
$1,461
Income $48K–$75K
$4,651
Income $110K+
$8,517
Student Demographics
Women
56.7%
White
75.5%
Black
10.7%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
4.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools — Medical Assistant (MACD) — Certificate or Diploma program (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (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)
Programs (60)
Associate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,828 | 162 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $46,834 | 103 |
| Registered Nursing | $70,291 | 85 |
| Dental Support Services | $59,366 | 30 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $37,422 | 20 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $51,165 | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $52,060 | 18 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 15 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 13 |
| Legal Support Services | $43,909 | 10 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 9 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $112,093 | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 8 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 8 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 8 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 240 |
| Machinist | $44,604 | 130 |
| Practical Nursing | $35,567 | 92 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 39 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 34 |
| Graphic Communications | $31,763 | 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $49,566 | 25 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 24 |
| Dental Support Services | $59,705 | 24 |
| Accounting | $48,944 | 23 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 17 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $50,995 | 17 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $43,546 | 16 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 14 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 13 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | $119,946 | 12 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Finance | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $48,261 | 0 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Fine Arts | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Illinois
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Illinois
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- Best ROI Colleges
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Illinois
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