College of Lake County Career Programs

College of Lake County (referred to as C of Lake County) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Grayslake, IL. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at College of Lake County is $10,531 for Illinois residents and $14,036 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,651 and the students to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).College of Lake County supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $14,036
  • Number of Programs: 105 programs

C of Lake County 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of College of Lake County are $10,531 for Illinois residents and $14,036 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.29% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at College of Lake County
Illinois residentsOut of State
2018-2019$9,212$12,236
2019-2020$9,422$12,530
2020-2021$9,632$12,824
2021-2022$9,632$12,824
2022-2023$9,842$13,118
2023-2024$10,531$14,036

Who Accredits College of Lake County

College of Lake County is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1974 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

College of Lake County offers 105 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 2,771 students have earned their degrees/certificate at C of Lake County. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at C of Lake County with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 5 programs 11
Crop Production1 program 0
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations1 program 11
Landscaping and Groundskeeping1 program 0
Turf and Turfgrass Management1 program 0
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management1 program 0
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 1 program 1
Natural Resources Management and Policy1 program 1
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 1
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 program 1
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 programs 43
Information Technology1 program 0
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program 0
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 15
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program 28
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 0
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 15
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 8
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 7
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager1 program 0
Education [+] 5 programs 0
Special Education and Teaching1 program 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1 program 0
Mathematics Teacher Education1 program 0
Music Teacher Education1 program 0
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Engineering [+] 1 program 28
Engineering1 program 28
Engineering Technology [+] 10 programs 16
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 6
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician1 program 2
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 1
Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 0
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician1 program 3
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 4
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 0
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 21
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 21
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 13
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 13
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 0
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 996
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 890
General Studies1 program 106
Library Science [+] 1 program 0
Library and Archives Assisting1 program 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 166
Biological and Physical Sciences1 program 166
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 9
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)1 program 9
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 3 programs 27
Corrections1 program 1
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 16
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 10
Human Services [+] 1 program 3
Social Work1 program 3
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 0
Electrician1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 29
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 10
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 11
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 programs 8
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 1
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 4
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 3
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 programs 3
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 3
Music1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 programs 161
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 39
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 7
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 17
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 11
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist1 program 16
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 7
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 3
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 61
Business [+] 8 programs 37
Business Administration and Management1 program 16
Office Management and Supervision1 program 0
Accounting1 program 8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 10
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry1 program 0
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations1 program 3
Small Business Administration/Management1 program 0
Selling Skills and Sales Operations1 program 0
Total68 programs1,588
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 3
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 3
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs 9
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 4
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 4 programs 22
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 7
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 14
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 1
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager1 program 0
Education [+] 2 programs 3
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1 program 3
Teacher Assistant/Aide1 program 0
Engineering Technology [+] 3 programs 29
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Robotics Technology/Technician1 program 28
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 programs 38
Child Care and Support Services Management1 program 0
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 38
Legal Studies [+] 1 program 18
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 18
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 0
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing1 program 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program 897
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 897
Library Science [+] 1 program 0
Library and Archives Assisting1 program 0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs 15
Corrections1 program 1
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program 14
Human Services [+] 1 program 0
Social Work1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 10
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 10
Precision Production Trades [+] 4 programs 10
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 4
Tool and Die Technology/Technician1 program 0
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 6
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 6 programs 103
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder1 program 0
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 36
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 50
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 4
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1 program 1
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage1 program 12
Business [+] 3 programs 26
Accounting1 program 8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 6
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations1 program 12
Total37 programs1,183

Student Population

At College of Lake County, there are total 11,651 students. Among them, 3,901 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 5,037 men and 6,614 women students at C of Lake County. Next table summarizes the student population at C of Lake County.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at College of Lake County
TotalMaleFemale
Total11,6515,0376,614
American Indian/Native American12111
Asian666278388
Black/African American769296473
Hispanic5,3282,1083,220
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1376
White3,8441,8761,968
Two More324163161
Un-Known440212228
Student Population in Online Programs at C of Lake County
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students11,6513,9013,5624,188

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