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Laney College graduates report median earnings of $26,631 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Laney College graduates report median earnings of $50,151 four years after completion, against an average net price of $17,110.

Oakland, CA · Public · 2-year

Laney College is a public, two-year institution in Oakland, California (large city). It awarded 1,174 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social sciences, liberal arts and sciences and business administration and management.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$26,631

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,151

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,282

Average net price

$17,110

Completion rate

31%

Completions (2024)

1,174

Years to pay back

1.4 years

Students (undergrad)

6,842

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Architectural Sciences and Technology	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Area Studies	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Journalism	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Undergraduate certificate	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Social Sciences, General	Associate	166
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	141
Business Administration and Management, General	Associate	83
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	80
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other	Associate	58
Mathematics, General	Associate	45
Office Management and Supervision	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	43
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	38
Humanities/Humanistic Studies	Associate	30
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	27

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