Lackawanna College
Scranton, Pennsylvania · Private, nonprofit · 1,947 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,142 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,288 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,224 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,796 |
| $110k and up | $26,351 |
| All families (average) | $19,951 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $85,937 | +$49,439 | clears the bar | $4,865 | 0.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $33,861 | -$2,637 | falls short | $15,250 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $43,607 | +$7,109 | clears the bar | $15,478 | 2.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $49,310 | +$12,812 | clears the bar | $18,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $33,897 | -$2,601 | falls short | $24,000 | n/a |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $40,467 | +$3,969 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 3.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,174 | +$11,676 | clears the bar | $29,685 | 2.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $78,229 | +$41,731 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $35,182 | -$1,316 | falls short | $15,375 | n/a |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $89,729 | +$53,231 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $40,697 | +$4,199 | clears the bar | $35,323 | 8.4 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,301 | -$5,197 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $54,906 | +$18,408 | clears the bar | $24,875 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $46,617 | +$10,119 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $33,621 | -$2,877 | falls short | $16,625 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.