Lake Michigan College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,105 students.
About This School
Lake Michigan College is a public institution located in Benton Harbor, Michigan with approximately 2,105 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,680 per year. Typical graduates earn $27,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lake Michigan College is a public community college in Berrien County, Michigan. The main campus is in Benton Township, Michigan with regional campuses in Niles and South Haven.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and stay local — with a median debt of just $5,104 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths through higher education you'll find. That said, the median earnings of $27,200 a decade out are modest, so be intentional about which program you choose and whether it aligns with a clear career goal or a transfer plan to a four-year school.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,105 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Lake Michigan College
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-1899
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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