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Lincoln Trail College

Robinson, Illinois · Public community college

CNA classesWelding schoolsMedical assistant programsPharmacy technician programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Illinois avg 58%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 11220 State Hwy 1, Robinson, IL 62454 · Phone: 61839329825559 · 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.

Lincoln Trail College is a public trade school in Robinson, Illinois, offering CNA classes, welding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Lincoln Trail College reported 71 trade completers, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the Illinois state average completion rate is 58.4%, but this campus's own completion rate, graduate debt, and earnings are not reported.

Cost of attendance and Pell Grant share are not reported in federal data for Lincoln Trail College; however, the school participates in Title IV, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Nursing assistants$37,590$45,960$48,380
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,890$51,320$61,520
Medical assistants$36,400$46,090$49,460
Pharmacy technicians$36,550$46,650$49,150

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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 39 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 24 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 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

Lincoln Trail College is a public trade and career campus in Robinson, Illinois, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Because the school participates in Title IV, students may use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for programs here. The campus reports five program families, with the largest enrollments in CNA classes (39 completers), welding schools (24 completers), and medical assistant programs (6 completers).

Federal Scorecard data shows 71 trade completers at this campus. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Illinois is 58.4%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students pursuing short, career-focused credentials in healthcare support or skilled trades, such as CNA, welding, or medical assistant training, rather than longer associate-degree pathways, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Adults changing careers should confirm scheduling, program length, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and review the latest federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Lincoln Trail College offers CNA classes, welding schools, medical assistant programs, and pharmacy tech programs, among five program families total. The largest programs by completions are CNA classes (39), welding schools (24), and medical assistant programs (6).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Lincoln Trail College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate in Illinois is 58.4%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at 61839329825559 or visit the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard at the provided link for the most current figures.

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 directly or visit iecc.edu/ltc for current tuition rates.

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

Lincoln Trail College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding, though these details are not detailed further in the data provided.

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

You can confirm accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?403478.

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

The campus offers short, career-focused programs such as CNA, welding, and medical assistant training, which may suit adults seeking quicker entry into a trade field, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported here. Adults should contact the school directly to confirm fit for their situation.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Lincoln Trail College by phone at 61839329825559 or visit its website at https://www.iecc.edu/ltc for application information.

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

This data set does not include comparative information on other nearby schools. Use the College Scorecard link to search and compare similar programs in the area.

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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