At a glance
Average net price
$17,110
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
31.2%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
6,842
In-state tuition
$1,258
Out-of-state tuition
$9,898
Cost of attendance
$25,335
Median earnings (10y)
$37,282
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (33%), trades & services (21%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM10%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts33%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services21%
- Business17.0%~1,166 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences16.5%~1,130 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts14.6%~997 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~565 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~466 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English5.8%~396 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~320 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics3.8%~262 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~222 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~198 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.8%~192 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~151 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Science tech1.8%~122 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology1.8%~122 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~99 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.4%~93 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~70 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science0.9%~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture0.5%~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare 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
40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | Associate's | 267 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 250 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 159 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 114 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Associate's | 94 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 71 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 66 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 58 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 49 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 33 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 30 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 24 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
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 Laney College
Laney College is a large institution located in Oakland, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,842 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Laney College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,110 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,258 for in-state students and $9,898 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,335 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 31.2%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,282 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Laney College confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (33% of credentials), trades & services (21% of credentials), social sciences (20% 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 Oakland, California (city), Laney College draws students from across California 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 Laney College
Q.How much does Laney College cost?
The average net price at Laney College is $17,110 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,335.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Laney College?
Laney College has a 6-year graduation rate of 31.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Laney College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Laney College graduate earns $37,282 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Laney College?
Published tuition is $1,258 in-state and $9,898 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Laney College located?
Laney College is located in Oakland, California (ZIP 94607).
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 Laney College at their official website.