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Lake Tahoe Community College

Public South Lake Tahoe, CA · Rural · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
43%
Graduation Rate
$36,657
Earnings (10yr)
$8,516
Net Price
3,660
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Overview

Lake Tahoe Community College serves 3,660 students, offering a personalized learning environment in a picturesque setting. With a graduation rate of 43%, the college emphasizes support for students to complete their programs and enter the workforce quickly.

Chetty/Opportunity Insights data on mobility is not available for this institution, but students can expect a practical education that leads to relevant job skills. Graduates from Lake Tahoe Community College earn a median income of $36,657 ten years after enrollment, allowing for a stable entry into the job market.

The net price for attending Lake Tahoe Community College is $8,516, making it a cost-effective option for many students. While only 13% of the student body receives Pell Grants, the college's focus on programs like Social Sciences, Business & Marketing, and Criminal Justice attracts a diverse range of students. This environment is ideal for those seeking a close-knit community and a clear path to employment.

Rankings

How Lake Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation43%Earnings 10yr$37KNet Price$9KRetention45%Pell Grant Rate13%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$9K$48-75K

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1419.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%983.9%MOBILITY139.65%

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,131
In-State Tuition
$11,103
Out-of-State
$8,516
Avg Net Price
13%
Pell Grant Rate
2%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$8,025
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,109
Family Income $30K–$48K
$9,140
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$30,695
6 Years After Entry
$37,715
8 Years
$36,657
10 Years
18%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
53%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,695 6yr $37,715 8yr $36,657 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

139.65%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
983.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1419.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$64,600
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.09
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.06
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
10.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 45%
Full-Time Faculty 17%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,705
Diversity Index 0.74
First-Gen Students 47%

Top Programs

Social Sciences 24%
Business & Marketing 11%
Education 8%
Criminal Justice 7%
Computer Science & IT 5%
Health Professions 5%
Psychology 5%
Humanities 4%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Far West
Accreditor Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Predominant Degree Associate's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
59%
White
40%
Hispanic
30%
Black
5%
Asian
6%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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