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2,448
students enrolled
2,954
degrees and certificates a year
58%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$2,254
average net price a year
Tuition $7,139 in state, $12,941 out of state
$33,693
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,877
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 24% | 711 |
| Construction trades | 17% | 505 |
| Health professions | 14% | 408 |
| Agriculture | 14% | 403 |
| Business & management | 8% | 239 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 3 |
The job market around Lake Land College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Coles County, where the college is.
27
open professional jobs
6
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.0%
unemployment in Coles County
2026-09 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier
$56,040
median household income
Coles County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to finance (2 open), sales (1 open), operations (12 open), marketing (2 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Rural King (20), GPAC (2), Bimbo Bakeries USA (1), Ferretti Search (1), Jobot (1), Mediacom Communications (1).
What they hire for: Operations (12), Engineering (2), Finance (2), Human Resources (2), Legal (2), Marketing (2). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Local Workforce Innovation Board 23.
- CEFS, An Illinois workNet Partner - MattoonMattoon · 217-279-0371 · Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lake Land College?
- Lake Land College enrolls about 2,448 students and is a public 2-year institution in Mattoon, Illinois. It awards about 2,954 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lake Land College?
- 58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lake Land College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,693 six years after entry and $38,877 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lake Land College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Lake Land College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Lake Land College?
- 27 open professional jobs are listed in Coles County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Rural King has the most openings.
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