Laney College
Oakland, CA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Oakland, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Laney College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 6,842 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,282 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 33.7%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,110 per year. The most popular programs include Social Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration & Management, and English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,282
Graduation Rate
33.7%
Median Debt
Not reported
Average Net Price
$17,110
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,842
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$1,258
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,898
Pell Grant Rate
16.0%
Federal Loan Rate
0.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$16,549
Income $30K–$48K
$16,474
Income $48K–$75K
$21,213
Student Demographics
Women
56.5%
White
18.6%
Black
21.6%
Hispanic
24.9%
Asian
21.5%
Two or More Races
6.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
25.1%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (70)
Associate (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | $30,022 | 139 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 71 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,340 | 56 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | Not reported | 40 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 39 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 34 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 18 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 14 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 13 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 12 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 9 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 7 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 7 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| East Asian Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Economics | Not reported | 5 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 4 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 3 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
| Finance | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 126 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 35 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 30 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 28 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 20 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 15 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 14 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 9 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Finance | Not reported | 4 |
| Woodworking | Not reported | 3 |
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Biology | Associate | 2 |
| Philosophy | Associate | 2 |
| Physics | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Music | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Architectural Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Associate | 1 |
| Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Romance Languages | Associate | 1 |
| English Language & Literature | Associate | 1 |
| Anthropology | Associate | 1 |
| Dance | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in California
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs in California
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mathematics Programs
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