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Industrial Mechanics Degree
The expansive field of Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology is an area of study in business focused on the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and industrial machinery. The industrial equipment and various machinery can include pumps, conveying systems, motors, engines, production equipment, and packaging machinery to name a few examples. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer industrial mechanics degrees.
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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 Industrial Mechanics program at Lake Land College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Elevator Installers and Repairers
Description
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, elevator installers and repairers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 13.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $40.40
- Average Annual Salary: $84030
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Average Hourly Rate: $36.11
- Average Annual Salary: $75100
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Description
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, industrial machinery mechanics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.0% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 5
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.28
- Average Annual Salary: $56740
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 4
- Average Hourly Rate: $26.47
- Average Annual Salary: $55050
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 800
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.54
- Average Annual Salary: $53110
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Description
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, maintenance workers, machinery employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.62
- Average Annual Salary: $42880
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 200
- Average Hourly Rate: $22.29
- Average Annual Salary: $46370
- Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 370
- Average Hourly Rate: $24.69
- Average Annual Salary: $51350
Millwrights
Description
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, millwrights employment is expected to grow at a rate of 15.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 520
- Average Hourly Rate: $25.65
- Average Annual Salary: $53360
- Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 370
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.45
- Average Annual Salary: $57090
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
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