Lake Tahoe Community College
South Lake Tahoe, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in South Lake Tahoe, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Lake Tahoe Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,660 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,657 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 43.2%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,516 per year. The most popular programs include Social Sciences, Sociology, Biological and Physical Sciences, Psychology, and Real Estate.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,657
Graduation Rate
43.2%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$8,516
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.15x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,660
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
44.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,131
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,103
Pell Grant Rate
13.4%
Federal Loan Rate
1.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,025
Income $30K–$48K
$8,109
Income $48K–$75K
$9,140
Student Demographics
Women
58.5%
White
40.3%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
30.1%
Asian
6.2%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (41)
Associate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 51 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 33 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $43,757 | 19 |
| Psychology | $41,792 | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 10 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 7 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 5 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 4 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 3 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | Not reported | 14 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 12 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 5 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 3 |
Show 18 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Associate | 2 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Associate | 2 |
| Mental Health Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Forestry | Associate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Education, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Associate | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Associate | 1 |
| Geography | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in California
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