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2,105
students enrolled
458
degrees and certificates a year
22%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$6,680
average net price a year
Tuition $7,500
$30,846
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$34,466
median earnings, 10 years after entry
82% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 35% | 158 |
| Health professions | 26% | 119 |
| Business & management | 12% | 54 |
| Computer & information sciences | 4% | 17 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 4% | 17 |
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 | 1 | 5 |
The job market around Lake Michigan College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Berrien County, where the college is.
43
open professional jobs
5
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.2%
unemployment in Berrien County
2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$63,152
median household income
Berrien County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, computer & information sciences, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (2 open), operations (9 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: Whirlpool (35), Creative Financial Staffing (3), Andrews International (1), NSG Group (1), Terracon (1), Virtual Company (1), Worthington Enterprises (1).
What they hire for: Operations (9), Finance (8), Engineering (7), Human Resources (3), Legal (3), Marketing (3). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren Workforce Development Board.
- Michigan Works! Resource Center - Benton HarborBenton Harbor · M-F 8-5am
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lake Michigan College?
- Lake Michigan College enrolls about 2,105 students and is a public 2-year institution in Benton Harbor, Michigan. It awards about 458 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lake Michigan College?
- 22% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lake Michigan College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,846 six years after entry and $34,466 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lake Michigan College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Lake Michigan College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Lake Michigan College?
- 43 open professional jobs are listed in Berrien County, 5 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Whirlpool has the most openings.
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