Lackawanna College

Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$19,951

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

36.7%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

1,947

In-state tuition

$18,400

Out-of-state tuition

$18,400

Cost of attendance

$28,770

Median earnings (10y)

$41,000

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
83.3%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

7 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (37%), business (31%), humanities & arts (15%).

  • STEM5%
  • Health37%
  • Business31%
  • Humanities & arts15%
  • Trades & services13%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate136$12,115
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's127$23,035$16,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's94$23,676$17,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's81$34,704$18,965
Business/Commerce, General.Associate's71$16,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Associate's69$26,271
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's63$57,728$24,875
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Bachelor's60$39,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's54$35,851
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's40
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's38$29,496
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's35$18,000
Agricultural Business and Management.Undergraduate certificate27
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.Associate's26$55,175$12,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's24
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's23$29,808
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Undergraduate certificate22$11,024
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's21
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's20
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate19
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's17
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's16
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.Undergraduate certificate16
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's15$18,500
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Bachelor's11
Hospitality Administration/Management.Associate's10
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's9
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate8

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Lackawanna College

Lackawanna College is a mid-sized institution located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,947 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Liberal arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Lackawanna College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,951 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $18,400 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,770 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 36.7%, a average completion outcome. 83.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,000 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Lackawanna College confers degrees and certificates across 7 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (37% of credentials), business (31% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Scranton, Pennsylvania (city), Lackawanna College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Lackawanna College

Q.How much does Lackawanna College cost?

The average net price at Lackawanna College is $19,951 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,770.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Lackawanna College?

Lackawanna College has a 6-year graduation rate of 36.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Lackawanna College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Lackawanna College graduate earns $41,000 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Lackawanna College?

Published tuition is $18,400 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Lackawanna College located?

Lackawanna College is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18509).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lackawanna College at their official website.