Construction Trades at Lake Land College

Mattoon, IL · Public · Certificate · Construction Trades, General

a compact campus enrolling 2,492 students in Mattoon, IL.

Program Analysis

Lake Land College's Construction Trades graduates start at $12,838/yr, trailing the $38,399 national average by 67%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 31.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Construction Trades graduates.

With only 8 programs offering Construction Trades nationally, this is a niche field. Lake Land College ranks #8 among them.

35 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
32
Low End
35
Score
37
High End
Earnings $12,838/yr (-67% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (57% shielded)
Job Market Large (74,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$134K
1.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
31.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
1 of 1
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$4,280
Out-of-state: $13,906

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Construction Trades graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers $78,690 +5.3% 57%
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$78,690
+5.3% growth 57% AI-proof

Construction Trades Career Guide

What can you do with a Construction Trades credential from Lake Land College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lake Land College's Construction Trades program score?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Construction Trades. Earnings, ROI, or job market factors are pulling the score down.
Can you still earn well with Construction Trades from Lake Land College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
What's the job market like for Construction Trades from Lake Land College?
The career paths mapped to Construction Trades have roughly 74,400 combined annual openings nationally, making this a large job market. Demand is driven by infrastructure investment and steady replacement demand as workers retire.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →