Lamar Community College
Lamar, CO · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Lamar, Colorado, Lamar Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 400 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,719 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 48.4%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $8,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.43x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,161 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Practical Nursing, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,719
Graduation Rate
48.4%
Median Debt
$8,750
Average Net Price
$9,161
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.11x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.43x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
400
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,260
Pell Grant Rate
29.1%
Federal Loan Rate
8.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,513
Income $30K–$48K
$8,163
Income $48K–$75K
$10,137
Income $110K+
$17,711
Student Demographics
Women
52.2%
White
35.8%
Black
4.0%
Hispanic
46.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
2.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (18)
Associate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $36,841 | 71 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,092 | 16 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 23 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 6 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Administration & Management | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Colorado
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Colorado
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