Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Luzerne County Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,317 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,437 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 22.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.68x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,433 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Business, and Human Development & Family Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,437
Graduation Rate
22.0%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$9,433
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.14x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.68x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,317
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,600
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,260
Pell Grant Rate
37.5%
Federal Loan Rate
28.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,711
Income $30K–$48K
$8,530
Income $48K–$75K
$10,358
Income $110K+
$14,093
Student Demographics
Women
61.5%
White
47.7%
Black
7.7%
Hispanic
25.9%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
1.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Associate (34)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $87,684 | 105 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,714 | 76 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,945 | 32 |
| Business | $48,910 | 19 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $38,416 | 17 |
| Dental Support Services | $57,451 | 17 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 14 |
| Business Administration & Management | $53,186 | 13 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 12 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | $43,095 | 10 |
| Accounting | $41,817 | 10 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 9 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $39,244 | 9 |
| Computer Software Engineering | $36,875 | 8 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (8)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 12 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 9 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Associate | 2 |
| Health Services Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Management Information Systems | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | 1 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 1 |
| Building Construction | Associate | 1 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Pennsylvania
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Pennsylvania
- Most Affordable Colleges in Pennsylvania
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