Precision Metal Working at Lincoln Land Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Lincoln Land Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Lincoln Land Community College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 36th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Land Community College | $33,298 | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| Southwestern Illinois College | $31,692 | $38,940 | $6,500 | 0.21 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois | $31,630 | $33,836 | $9,500 | 0.30 |
| 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 | — |
| Southwestern Illinois College Belleville | $3,870 | $31,692 | $6,500 |
| Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois Springfield | — | $31,630 | $9,500 |
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 Lincoln Land Community College, approximately 37% 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 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.