How much money do College of Lake County graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,500 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $35,800 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for College of Lake County graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $56,500 followed by Dental Support Services and Allied Professions paying $54,600 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $23,500 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for College of Lake County graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $56,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degree) | $54,600 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $23,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (Associate's Degree) | $23,200 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences (Associate's Degree) | $22,700 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=146472 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for College of Lake County.