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Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg, Florida · Public college
Address: 9501 US Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34788 · Phone: (352) 787-3747 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lake-Sumter State College is a public trade school in Leesburg, Florida, offering medical billing & coding and lineman programs, accredited by SACS and ACEN.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Lake-Sumter State College carry a median debt of $6,750 and earn a median of $39,876 ten years after entry; the state average completion rate is 70.5%, but this campus's rate isn't reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lake-Sumter State College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is available through Title IV, and 29.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $50,690 | $86,870 | $103,680 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Lake-Sumter State College is a public college located in Leesburg, Florida, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Because the school participates in Title IV, students may use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in medical billing & coding programs (6 completers) and lineman schools (2 completers), out of 8 total trade completers reported.
Federal data shows the statewide average completion rate is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs here carried a median debt of $6,750, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $39,876. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.9% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment among the 4,177 undergraduates at this midsize suburban campus.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused credential programs in medical billing & coding or lineman work rather than longer associate-degree tracks, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers should confirm scheduling, format, and program length directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the listed accreditors or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lake-Sumter State College offers medical billing & coding programs (6 completers) and lineman schools (2 completers), totaling 8 trade completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV, so federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 29.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The statewide average completion rate is 70.5%, but this campus's specific completion rate and comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,750, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $39,876.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (352) 787-3747 or visit https://www.lssc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition rates for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and check outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?135188.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The available programs in medical billing & coding and lineman work suggest shorter, focused credential options, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Lake-Sumter State College at (352) 787-3747 or visit https://www.lssc.edu/ to apply.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?135188 for comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.