Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,298
36th percentile (60th in IL)
Sample Size
20
Limited data

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)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/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$6,5000.21
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois$31,630$33,836$9,5000.30
National Median$36,248$9,0000.25

Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Illinois

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Illinois schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (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.