CUNY LaGuardia Community College

www.lagcc.cuny.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,800

2024 Average Net Price

$6,983

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.514%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

14,494

49% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

23.9%

435 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $4,800, which is $3,360 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,983.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending CUNY LaGuardia Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $−3,360 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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

Average Net Price

$6,983

2024 Value

1 Year Growth

In 2024 CUNY LaGuardia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,983. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of CUNY LaGuardia Community College grew by 8%.

This chart compares the average net price of CUNY LaGuardia 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

$24,209

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was of $24,209 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 21.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.54% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at CUNY LaGuardia Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.7% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at CUNY LaGuardia 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.

0.514%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was 0.514%, which represents 2 out of the 389 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

CUNY LaGuardia Community College had a total enrollment of 14,494 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is 7,104 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,390. This means that 49% of students enrolled at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 13.7% Black or African American, 13.1% White, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (8.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,494 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is 7,104 and the part-time enrollment is 7,390. This means that 49% of students enrolled at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2024 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 CUNY LaGuardia Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), CUNY LaGuardia Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
6,072 enrolled students
Asian
2,517 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,986 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 13.7% Black or African American, 13.1% White, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 377 more women than men received degrees from CUNY LaGuardia Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is hispanic or latino (755 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (357 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is General Business Administration & Management (278 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (149 degrees) and General Psychology (131 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Protective Services (149 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (146 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Other managers (290,984 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (228,219 people), Postsecondary teachers (193,264 people), Police officers (155,295 people), and Social workers, all other (119,402 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in 2024 are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Protective Services (149 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (146 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Psychology (131 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Protective Services (149 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (146 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Psychology (131 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (659,071 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (461,244 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (397,823 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (331,591 people), and Computer Systems Design (238,695 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2024)

35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at CUNY LaGuardia Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

709

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,086

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 709 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, which is 0.653 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,086).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 110 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.655 times less than the 168 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 168 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.53 times more than the 110 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% of students graduating from CUNY LaGuardia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
755 degrees awarded
Asian
357 degrees awarded
Black or African American
281 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is hispanic or latino (755 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (357 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
938 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
882 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
877 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is hispanic or latino female (938 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (882 degrees).

Operations

CUNY LaGuardia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.64M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 237k (2.46%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College had a total salary expenditure of 276M. CUNY LaGuardia Community College employs 187 Professors, 86 Associate professors and 70 Lecturers. Most academics at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Female Professor (106), Male Professor (81), and Female Associate professor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 134 employees, Management, with 131 employees, and Service with 96 employees.

Endowment

$9.64M

2024 Endowment

125%

growth from 2023

CUNY LaGuardia Community College has an endowment valued at about $9.64M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY LaGuardia Community College grew 125% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.23M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at CUNY LaGuardia 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: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.34M - Federal
$4.66M - State
$4.05M - Local

As of 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College received $7.34M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.66M from state grants and contracts, and $4.05M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$145M

2024 Salaries

8.19%

growth from 2023

In 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College paid a median of $145M in salaries, which represents 52.7% of their overall expenditure ($276M) and a 8.19% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.28% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.66% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$39.9M

Instructional Salaries

358

Number of Employees

In 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College paid a total of $39.9M to 358 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY LaGuardia Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 134 employees, Management with 131 employees, and Service with 96 employees.

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Common Jobs by Major

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