Legal Support Services at College of Lake County
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How College of Lake County graduates compare to all programs nationally
College of Lake County graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all legal support services certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Legal Support Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (21 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County | $45,094 | — | — | — |
| Loyola University Chicago | $48,819 | — | $35,000 | 0.72 |
| William Rainey Harper College | $43,980 | — | — | — |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois | $40,492 | — | $28,796 | 0.71 |
| College of DuPage | $40,429 | — | $21,625 | 0.53 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | $35,289 | — | $20,834 | 0.59 |
| National Median | $40,429 | — | $20,834 | 0.52 |
Other Legal Support Services Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $51,716 | $48,819 | $35,000 |
| William Rainey Harper College Palatine | $3,822 | $43,980 | — |
| Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford | $13,546 | $40,492 | $28,796 |
| College of DuPage Glen Ellyn | $4,320 | $40,429 | $21,625 |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College Rockford | $16,699 | $35,289 | $20,834 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of Lake County, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.