Precision Metal Working at College of Lake County
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (47 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Lake County | $31,661* | — | — | — |
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park | $39,408* | — | — | — |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc | $37,568* | — | — | — |
| Lewis and Clark Community College | $37,195* | $34,731 | — | — |
| Lincoln Land Community College | $33,298* | — | — | — |
| Southwestern Illinois College | $31,692* | $38,940 | $6,500 | 0.21 |
| National Median | $36,248* | — | $9,000 | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Illinois
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park Melrose Park | — | $39,408 | — |
| Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc Lisle | — | $37,568 | — |
| Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey | $3,552 | $37,195 | — |
| Lincoln Land Community College Springfield | $3,672 | $33,298 | — |
| Southwestern Illinois College Belleville | $3,870 | $31,692 | $6,500 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.