C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
62/100 · earnings-weighted

Lincoln Land Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Springfield, Illinois 62794
Outcomes
C+
55/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

5,238
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,478
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Lincoln Land Community College ▼

34% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (62794) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (62712).

Avg Home Value
$342,953
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,251
1-Year Change
+9.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lincoln Land Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,479
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,145
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,011
Median debt at graduation
47.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 68th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IL wage index 1.04). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Lincoln Land Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Ground Transportation$49,142$61,986+19%#11 of 103#15$5,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$51,602$57,422+-0%#138 of 290#169$5,500
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$55,807————$5,500
Precision Metal Working$33,298$53,017+9%#87 of 365#141—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$48,308$49,584-4%#180 of 319#194$9,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$29,851$45,828-18%#633 of 757#671$6,951
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$28,504$41,223-14%#191 of 226#200$7,445
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$31,079+2%#53 of 68#51—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Lincoln Land Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
of 28 schools
#18
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
of 100 schools
#26
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,576 $9,864

Financial Aid

80%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
22%
Take Out Loans
$4,478
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$1,461
$30,001 - $48,000$3,389
$48,001 - $75,000$7,206
$75,001 - $110,000$9,692
$110,001+$11,380

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 353 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 205 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 149 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 132 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 111 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 93 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 86 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 68 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 67 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 40 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 34 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 32 grads/yr General Studies 30 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 16 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 15 grads/yr Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 15 grads/yr Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lincoln Land Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
$61k/yr 122,200 jobs
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs
Bus drivers, transit and intercity
$57k/yr 158,800 jobs
Bus drivers, school
$47k/yr 387,300 jobs
Light truck drivers
$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs
$37k/yr 243,900 jobs

Student Demographics

5,238
Total Students
63%
Women
56%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Hispanic 5%
Black 11%
Asian 2%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 66%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,797 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 51%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 23%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%
25-64 (Adult) 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lincoln Land Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Lincoln Land Community College?
Tuition at Lincoln Land Community College is $6,576 for in-state students and $9,864 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,478.
What is the graduation rate at Lincoln Land Community College?
The graduation rate at Lincoln Land Community College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Lincoln Land Community College a good school?
Lincoln Land Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Lincoln Land Community College?
Lincoln Land Community College has a total enrollment of 5,238 students.
Is there rental demand near Lincoln Land Community College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Lincoln Land Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,797 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Springfield area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology