Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 42.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $38,479
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,011
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 38.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $117/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Certificate | $52,107 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $52,107 | $14,910 |
| Ground Transportation. | Certificate | $41,937 | $5,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $41,565 | $17,247 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $37,208 | $9,910 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. | Associate | $34,530 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Certificate | $29,141 | $7,445 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $28,598 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate | $24,267 | $10,750 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Certificate | $24,035 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $20,824 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $19,358 | $6,951 |
Outcomes Overview
Lincoln Land graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. Median debt of $11,011 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.29, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold. Monthly loan payments of $117 represent only 3.7% of median income after five years. The college serves as a pipeline for healthcare, manufacturing, and government jobs throughout central Illinois. Many transfer students continue their education debt-free at four-year universities. With 93.4% of graduates finding employment and strong earnings growth from $27,100 at six years to $46,142 at five years, the financial outcomes reflect smart workforce preparation. Lincoln Land delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable career training or transfer preparation.