Engineering at College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL · Associate's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
College of Lake County graduates in engineering earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How College of Lake County Compares for Engineering
All 53 colleges reporting engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $88,366 | $89,842 | #3 | $43,183 |
| 2 | San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | $87,971 | $89,441 | #4 | — |
| 3 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $87,284 | $79,480 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK | $86,039 | $96,601 | #1 | — |
| 5 | Anne Arundel Community College Arnold, MD | $82,161 | $72,106 | #26 | — |
| 6 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $81,793 | $71,783 | #27 | — |
| 7 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $81,685 | $91,713 | #2 | — |
| 8 | Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN | $81,335 | $88,850 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $81,069 | $73,821 | #21 | $16,790 |
| 10 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $80,843 | $86,681 | #8 | — |
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| 42 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $70,867 | $62,406 | #49 | — |
| 43 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $68,935 | $73,564 | #22 | — |
| 44 | Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN | $67,542 | $64,517 | #44 | — |
| 45 | College of Lake County Grayslake, IL | $67,391 | $66,211 | #41 | — |
| 46 | Parkland College Champaign, IL | $66,550 | $65,385 | #42 | — |
| 47 | Bristol Community College Fall River, MA | $65,476 | $57,658 | #51 | — |
| 48 | South Texas College Mcallen, TX | $63,940 | $65,008 | #43 | — |
Other Majors at College of Lake County by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,242 | $72,472 | #603 of 962 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $69,644 | $50,103 | #179 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $61,864 | $63,080 | #145 of 237 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $49,153 | $37,724 | #50 of 85 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,315 | $33,413 | #261 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $43,967 | — | #16 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of Lake County engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $67,391 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of Lake County rank for engineering?
Among 53 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, College of Lake County ranks #45 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at College of Lake County worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for engineering ($72,916).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.