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Lake Land College

Mattoon, Illinois · Public community college

Culinary & pastry schoolsConstruction trades programsCNA classesAuto mechanic schoolsWelding schoolsMedical assistant programsLPN / LVN programsMedical billing & coding programsEMT & paramedic trainingCosmetology schoolsDental hygiene programsHVAC schoolsMassage therapy schoolsElectrician schoolsCNC & machining programs
58%completion rate · Illinois avg 58%
$6,188median debt of graduates
$33,693median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,877median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL 61938 · Phone: (217) 234-5253 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Lake Land College is a public trade school in Mattoon, Illinois, offering culinary, construction trades, and CNA programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Lake Land College has a 58.4% completion rate, near the state average of 58.4%, with median graduate debt of $6,188 and median earnings of $38,877 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lake Land College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 26.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Lake Land College Lake Land College: 58.4% 58.4% Illinois average Illinois average: 58.4% 58.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Chefs and head cooks$40,330$58,830$73,620
Construction laborers$38,880$60,690$95,240
Nursing assistants$37,590$45,960$48,380
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$34,190$49,170$73,640
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,890$51,320$61,520
Medical assistants$36,400$46,090$49,460
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$58,880$75,000$79,560
Medical records specialists$38,890$56,440$64,360
Emergency medical technicians$36,420$42,260$49,640
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$31,200$34,040$41,110
Dental hygienists$74,280$96,670$101,800
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,690$77,410$96,030
Massage therapists$33,770$60,490$77,550
Electricians$49,240$99,560$117,460
Machinists$38,390$58,520$65,620

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 150 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 139 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 139 $36,088 $20,824 $6,118
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 90 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 62 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 57 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 37 $36,088 $20,824 $6,118
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 29 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 29 $18,707 not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 26 $44,054 $42,682 $8,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 26 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 18 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 15 $44,490 $41,087 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 15 $24,872 $22,989 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 10 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 6 $44,490 $41,087 not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 5 not reported not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 $36,088 $20,824 $6,118
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 $18,707 not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Lake Land College is a public trade and career campus in Mattoon, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The college awards trade credentials across 28 program areas, with the largest completer counts in culinary & pastry schools (196), construction trades programs (150), and CNA classes (141), alongside programs in welding, HVAC, cosmetology, dental hygiene, electrician training, and more.

Among trade completers, the completion rate is 58.4%, which is near the state average of 58.4%. Median debt for graduates is $6,188, and median earnings ten years after entry are $38,877, per federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Total trade completers number 902 out of an undergraduate enrollment of 2,448, in a fringe rural locale.

This mix of short-term certificate programs (like CNA classes) and longer trade programs (like culinary arts and construction trades) may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, though specific program lengths are not stated here and should be confirmed directly with the college. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the college's website or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lake Land College offers 28 trade program areas, with the largest completer counts in culinary & pastry schools, construction trades programs, and CNA classes. It also offers welding, HVAC, cosmetology, electrician, dental hygiene, and other career-training programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Lake Land College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific programs also carry accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, Lake Land College is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 26.1% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate among trade completers is 58.4%, which is near the state average of 58.4%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $6,188, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $38,877, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (217) 234-5253 or visit https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/ for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Lake Land College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for state funding, in addition to federal aid.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific trades.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and program-specific accreditors listed, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?146506.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers both shorter certificate programs, such as CNA classes, and longer trade programs like culinary arts and construction trades, which may suit adult career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lake Land College at (217) 234-5253 or through its website, https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/, for admissions and program information.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This is not reported in the federal data provided; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across nearby schools offering similar programs.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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