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FINANCIAL AID RATE

76%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,270

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Electrician Training

The electrician program at Lake Land College prepares students for careers as electrical contractors, inspectors, estimators, project managers, electricians, linemen, and wiremen. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair electrical apparatus and systems. Program courses include: principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer electrician training.

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Lake Land College

1905 W. Field Court, Lake Forest, IL

Lake Land College (LLC) is found in Mattoon, Illinois, a city with a population of 18,555 and famous for its railroads. The city holds a number of different events and activities every year, including Bagelfest every July, which brings a large fair. Mattoon is also known as the “Bagel capital of the world, with Lender’s Bagels company making itself at home about 25 years ago.

Lake Land College provides a wide variety of academic options as a community college. As a student at Lake Land College, you can earn a two year associate’s degree as well as a number of different certification programs. Enrollment at the college stood at 20,003 this year, and in 2012, the total cost of tuition for in state residents was $5,949. For out of state students, that number just about doubled to $10,814, which makes it a less appealing option for students who are trying to get an associate’s degree on a budget. However, the options offered by LLC remain intriguing. Its vocational training offers some of the following possible majors:

  • Math and Science
  • Allied Health
  • Agriculture
  • Humanities
  • Communications
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Education

For those interested in attending Lake Land College, the college offers financial aid in the form of federal loans, grants, work study, and merit scholarships. The scholarship application can be found on the school’s website, along with the traditional admissions application.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Electrician program at Lake Land College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Electricians

Description

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, electricians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 13
    • Average Hourly Rate: $35.46
    • Average Annual Salary: $73750
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $34.48
    • Average Annual Salary: $71710
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $35.11
    • Average Annual Salary: $73030

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Description

Install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, security and fire alarm systems installers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $21.75
    • Average Annual Salary: $45240
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 50
    • Average Hourly Rate: $26.14
    • Average Annual Salary: $54380

    Signal and Track Switch Repairers

    Description

    Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

    Career Outlook & Projections ()

    According to the BLS, signal and track switch repairers employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.1% from 2014 to 2024

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Lake Land College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • Life Experience Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help support students, Lake Land College may provide services including:

    • Online classes
    • Weekend and night classes available
    • Remedial instructional courses
    • Academic counseling for students
    • Employing students to lower education costs

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    Lake Land College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball