At a glance
Average net price
$7,607
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
37.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
9,420
In-state tuition
$4,788
Out-of-state tuition
$14,400
Cost of attendance
$12,694
Median earnings (10y)
$43,424
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (38%), health (28%), trades & services (20%).
- STEM7%
- Health28%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts38%
- Social sciences5%
- Trades & services20%
- Liberal arts35.0%~3,300 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions27.5%~2,591 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair13.7%~1,286 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business3.4%~318 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~315 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~287 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~279 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.8%~263 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~256 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~178 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Legal0.8%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~68 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.7%~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education0.4%~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.4%~40 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication0.1%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.0%~2 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,888 | $27,907 | $6,687 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,857 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 789 | — | $9,400 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 652 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 399 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 384 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 363 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 352 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 285 | — | $7,833 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 168 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 152 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 127 | $61,377 | $12,005 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 107 | $64,729 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 96 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 89 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 76 | $60,254 | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 75 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 59 | $55,123 | $13,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 54 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 53 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 52 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | $49,107 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 36 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 30 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About College of Lake County
College of Lake County is a large institution located in Grayslake, Illinois, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 9,420 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at College of Lake County — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $7,607 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,788 for in-state students and $14,400 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,694 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 37.4%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $43,424 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
College of Lake County confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (38% of credentials), health (28% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Grayslake, Illinois (suburb), College of Lake County draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about College of Lake County
Q.How much does College of Lake County cost?
The average net price at College of Lake County is $7,607 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,694.
Q.What is the graduation rate at College of Lake County?
College of Lake County has a 6-year graduation rate of 37.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do College of Lake County graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median College of Lake County graduate earns $43,424 per year.
Q.What is tuition at College of Lake County?
Published tuition is $4,788 in-state and $14,400 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is College of Lake County located?
College of Lake County is located in Grayslake, Illinois (ZIP 60030).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with College of Lake County at their official website.