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%
- Health professions37.3%~725 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business30.5%~594 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts14.5%~283 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~213 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.5%~49 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.1%~41 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 136 | — | $12,115 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 127 | $23,035 | $16,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 94 | $23,676 | $17,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 81 | $34,704 | $18,965 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 71 | — | $16,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 69 | — | $26,271 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 63 | $57,728 | $24,875 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | $39,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $35,851 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $29,496 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 35 | — | $18,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 27 | — | — |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 26 | $55,175 | $12,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 23 | $29,808 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | $11,024 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | $18,500 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
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.