Lehigh Carbon Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,750

2.46% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,956

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

6,385

29.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.4%

222 Graduates

About

Lehigh Carbon Community College is a higher education institution located in Lehigh County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lehigh Carbon Community College were Registered Nursing (140 degrees awarded), General Studies (132 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees).

In 2023, 905 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lehigh Carbon Community College. 69.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (546 degrees), 2.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (219 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lehigh Carbon Community College is $3,750, which is $−4,503 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lehigh Carbon Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,296 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lehigh Carbon Community College is $3,750, which is $4,503 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,956.

In 2023, 55% of undergraduate students attending Lehigh Carbon Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,750

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lehigh Carbon Community College was $3,750. The cost of tuition at Lehigh Carbon Community College is $−4,503 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$8,956

2023 Value

15.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lehigh Carbon Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,956. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lehigh Carbon Community College grew by 15.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lehigh Carbon 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

$10,800

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lehigh Carbon Community College was of $10,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change 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 Lehigh Carbon Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Lehigh Carbon Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 24.7% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lehigh Carbon 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lehigh Carbon Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1296 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

Lehigh Carbon Community College had a total enrollment of 6,385 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lehigh Carbon Community College is 1,896 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,489. This means that 29.7% of students enrolled at Lehigh Carbon Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lehigh Carbon Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.6% White, 30% Hispanic or Latino, 8.05% Black or African American, 3.12% Asian, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.595% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.235% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lehigh Carbon Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.4%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lehigh Carbon Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,385 students. The full-time enrollment at Lehigh Carbon Community College is 1,896 and the part-time enrollment is 4,489. This means that 29.7% of students enrolled at Lehigh Carbon 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 Lehigh Carbon Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

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 Lehigh Carbon Community College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lehigh Carbon Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,292 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,915 enrolled students
Black or African American
514 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lehigh Carbon Community College is 51.6% White, 30% Hispanic or Latino, 8.05% Black or African American, 3.12% Asian, 2.43% Two or More Races, 0.595% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.235% 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, 244 students (3.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 351 more women than men received degrees from Lehigh Carbon Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lehigh Carbon Community College is white (546 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (219 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lehigh Carbon Community College is Registered Nursing (140 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (132 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (54 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lehigh Carbon Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (5 degrees), and Agriculture (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lehigh Carbon Community College are Police officers (137,331 people), Other managers (99,719 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (86,644 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (44,104 people), and Secondary school teachers (34,861 people).

The most specialized majors at Lehigh Carbon Community College in 2023 are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (5 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), Protective Services (40 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (149 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lehigh Carbon Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Lehigh Carbon Community College are Communication Technologies (17 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (5 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), Protective Services (40 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (149 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lehigh Carbon Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,514,144 people), Elementary & secondary schools (326,087 people), Outpatient care centers (248,213 people), Offices of physicians (209,020 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (165,682 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
140 degrees awarded
General Studies
132 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Lehigh Carbon Community College was Registered Nursing with 140 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

277

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

628

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 277 degrees were awarded to men at Lehigh Carbon Community College, which is 0.441 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (628).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Lehigh Carbon Community College in General Studies, which is 0.528 times less than the 89 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 16.5 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 10% of students graduating from Lehigh Carbon Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lehigh Carbon Community College is Male and Two or More Races (71.4% 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.7% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
546 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
219 degrees awarded
Black or African American
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lehigh Carbon Community College is white (546 degrees awarded). There were 2.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (219 degrees).

1.77% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
378 degrees awarded
White Male
168 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lehigh Carbon Community College is white female (378 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (168 degrees).

Operations

Lehigh Carbon Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $11.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 561k (4.89%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Lehigh Carbon Community College had a total salary expenditure of 62.7M. Lehigh Carbon Community College employs 30 Assistant professors, 28 Associate professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Lehigh Carbon Community College are Female Associate professor (18), Male Assistant professor (16), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lehigh Carbon Community College are: Management, with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees.

Endowment

$11.5M

2023 Endowment

7.19%

growth from 2022

Lehigh Carbon Community College has an endowment valued at about $11.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lehigh Carbon Community College grew 7.19% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.67M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lehigh Carbon 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.9M

2023 Salaries

0.782%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Lehigh Carbon Community College paid a median of $24.9M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($62.7M) and a 0.782% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.42% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.17% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$5.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lehigh Carbon Community College paid a total of $5.14M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.7% 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

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lehigh Carbon Community College were Assistant professor with 30 employees, Associate professor with 28 employees, and Professor with 19 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lehigh Carbon Community College were Management with 55 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lehigh Carbon Community College was Female Associate professor with 18 employees, Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lehigh Carbon Community College.

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