Luzerne County Community College

www.luzerne.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,350

3.57% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,467

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0856%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,315

32.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

21.4%

118 Graduates

About

Luzerne County Community College is a higher education institution located in Luzerne County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Luzerne County Community College were Registered Nursing (105 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (76 degrees), and General Business (19 degrees).

In 2023, 551 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Luzerne County Community College. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (364 degrees), 5.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Luzerne County Community College is $4,350, which is $−3,903 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Luzerne County Community College was 0.0856%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,168 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Luzerne County Community College is $4,350, which is $3,903 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,467.

In 2023, 48% of undergraduate students attending Luzerne County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,350

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Luzerne County Community College was $4,350. The cost of tuition at Luzerne County Community College is $−3,903 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Luzerne County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,467

2023 Value

3.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Luzerne County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,467. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Luzerne County Community College grew by 3.56%.

This chart compares the average net price of Luzerne County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,200

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Luzerne County Community College was of $7,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 12.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Luzerne County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Luzerne County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 31.4% with respect to 2022, when 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Luzerne County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0856%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Luzerne County Community College was 0.0856%, which represents 1 out of the 1168 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Luzerne County Community College had a total enrollment of 4,315 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Luzerne County Community College is 1,388 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,927. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Luzerne County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Luzerne County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Black or African American, 2.09% Asian, 0.603% Two or More Races, 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Luzerne County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.6%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Luzerne County Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,315 students. The full-time enrollment at Luzerne County Community College is 1,388 and the part-time enrollment is 2,927. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Luzerne County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Luzerne County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Luzerne County Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Luzerne County Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Luzerne County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,372 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
879 enrolled students
Black or African American
295 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Luzerne County Community College is 55% White, 20.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Black or African American, 2.09% Asian, 0.603% Two or More Races, 0.394% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.139% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 629 students (14.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 141 more women than men received degrees from Luzerne County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College is white (364 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Luzerne County Community College is Registered Nursing (105 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (76 degrees) and General Business (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Luzerne County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (29 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), and Communication Technologies (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Luzerne County Community College are Registered nurses (1,461,020 people), Medical & health services managers (160,475 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,882 people), Pharmacists (134,335 people), and Physicians (110,155 people).

The most specialized majors at Luzerne County Community College in 2023 are Human Sciences (29 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Health (181 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Luzerne County Community College are Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Chief executives & legislators, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Luzerne County Community College are Human Sciences (29 degrees awarded), Construction (23 degrees), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Precision Production (18 degrees), and Health (181 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Luzerne County Community College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (303,367 people), Elementary & secondary schools (135,993 people), Construction (104,996 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (48,524 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (47,015 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Luzerne County Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
105 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
76 degrees awarded
General Business
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Luzerne County Community College was Registered Nursing with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Luzerne County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

205

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

346

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Luzerne County Community College, which is 0.592 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (346).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Luzerne County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Luzerne County Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.551 times less than the 49 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Luzerne County Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 4.83 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

18%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Luzerne County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 18% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Luzerne County Community College is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
364 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
70 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Luzerne County Community College is white (364 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (70 degrees).

15.4% of degree recipients (85 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
228 degrees awarded
White Male
136 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Luzerne County Community College is white female (228 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (136 degrees).

Operations

Luzerne County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.03M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.18M (115%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Luzerne County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 69.3M. Luzerne County Community College employs 30 Assistant professors, 27 Professors and 23 Associate professors. Most academics at Luzerne County Community College are Male Assistant professor (15), Male Professor (15), and Female Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Luzerne County Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Endowment

$1.03M

2023 Endowment

9.73%

growth from 2022

Luzerne County Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.03M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Luzerne County Community College grew 9.73% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.77M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Luzerne County Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$17M

2023 Salaries

0.451%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Luzerne County Community College paid a median of $17M in salaries, which represents 24.6% of their overall expenditure ($69.3M) and a 0.451% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.42% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.14% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.24M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2023, Luzerne County Community College paid a total of $6.24M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Luzerne County Community College were Assistant professor with 30 employees, Professor with 27 employees, and Associate professor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Luzerne County Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Luzerne County Community College was Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, Male Professor with 15 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Luzerne County Community College.

Keep Exploring

Los Angeles City College

University

Orange County Community College

University

Genesee Community College (191339)

University

Fulton-Montgomery Community College

University

Clinton Community College

University