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Laney College

Public Oakland, CA · Urban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
34%
Graduation Rate
$37,282
Earnings (10yr)
$17,110
Net Price
6,842
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Overview

More than 6,800 students call Laney College home, taking advantage of its diverse programs in Business, Social Sciences, and Culinary Arts. The college has a graduation rate of 34%, which indicates that while many students start their journey here, a significant portion do not complete their degrees within the expected timeframe.

Data from Opportunity Insights reveals the economic mobility of students who attend Laney College. While specific mobility rates are unavailable, the college's focus on practical fields suggests that students can find pathways to improve their financial situations through targeted programs. Graduates earn an average of $37,282 after ten years, showing that a Laney education can lead to stable employment.

The net price for attending Laney College is $17,110, making it a cost-effective option for students seeking higher education. With a Pell Grant rate of 16%, it serves a population that often needs financial assistance. Students who thrive here tend to be those looking for accessible education that can lead to immediate job opportunities in growing fields.

How Laney Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation34%Earnings 10yr$37KNet Price$17KRetention54%Pell Grant Rate16%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$17K$0-30K$16K$30-48K$21K$48-75K

Cost & Financial Aid

$1,258
In-State Tuition
$9,898
Out-of-State
$17,110
Avg Net Price
16%
Pell Grant Rate
1%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,549
Family Income $0–$30K
$16,474
Family Income $30K–$48K
$21,213
Family Income $48K–$75K

Graduate Outcomes

$30,777
6 Years After Entry
$32,661
8 Years
$37,282
10 Years
39%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$30,777 6yr $32,661 8yr $37,282 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.82
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.12
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.6%
Volunteering Rate
0.86
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 54%
Full-Time Faculty 48%
Faculty Salary (mo) $12,070
Diversity Index 0.81
First-Gen Students 61%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 17%
Social Sciences 17%
Humanities 15%
Culinary & Personal Services 8%
English & Literature 6%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 5%
Mathematics & Statistics 4%
Construction Trades 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
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
56%
White
19%
Hispanic
25%
Black
22%
Asian
22%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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