Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, Pennsylvania · Public · 4,148 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,219 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,820 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,908 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,079 |
| $110k and up | $14,702 |
| All families (average) | $9,203 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,045 | +$5,547 | clears the bar | $8,902 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,150 | +$48,652 | clears the bar | $13,936 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $65,927 | +$29,429 | clears the bar | $10,154 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $55,673 | +$19,175 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $45,688 | +$9,190 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $51,860 | +$15,362 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Associate's Degree | $32,159 | -$4,339 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,467 | +$21,969 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $46,503 | +$10,005 | clears the bar | $15,088 | 1.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $45,023 | +$8,525 | clears the bar | $12,770 | 1.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $36,208 | -$290 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $44,790 | +$8,292 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $36,340 | -$158 | falls short | $11,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.