by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Luzerne County Community College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Luzerne County Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,056 undergraduate (1,056 total)
The most popular majors at Luzerne County Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
These majors at Luzerne County Community College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63,642 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $51,046 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $39,235 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $20,425 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $19,922 |
Explore the full list of majors at Luzerne County Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 528 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
111 | $63,642 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
37 | $51,046 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
32 | $39,235 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. · Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. |
4 | NA |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 35 | $19,571 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
14 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
13 | NA |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Management Information Systems, General. |
2 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
58 | $19,922 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care and Support Services Management. · Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
16 | NA |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. ↳ Foodservice Systems Administration/Management. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
13 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
8 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Photography. |
6 | NA |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. · Graphic Design. |
5 | $12,930 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. · Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
8 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
6 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
16 | NA |
| Social Work. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. |
7 | $20,425 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. |
2 | NA |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. ↳ Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. · Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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