Is Lackawanna College worth it?
Lackawanna College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Scranton, Pennsylvania (small city). It awarded 475 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in mental and social health services and, liberal arts and sciences and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,270
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,609
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,000
Average net price
$19,951
Completion rate
37%
Completions (2024)
475
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,947
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $65,584 | $78,229 | 49 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $34,308 | $54,906 | 33 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $37,845 | $40,697 | 29 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $32,815 | $43,607 | 29 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $33,803 | $48,174 | 27 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $49,642 | $85,937 | 26 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $22,394 | $49,310 | 23 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $26,499 | $33,897 | 21 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $63,377 | $89,729 | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $13,920 | $33,861 | 20 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Undergraduate certificate | $31,301 | N/A | 18 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 65 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Associate | 49 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 44 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 37 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Associate | 36 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 26 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 23 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Bachelor's | 16 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lackawanna College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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