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Lackawanna College

#1831 in US ranking Scranton, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,902
Tuition & fees
$19,100
Avg. aid
$9,356
Receiving aid
94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$38,985
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Lackawanna College?

Lackawanna College's reported overall graduation rate is 37% in the supplied 2024-25 institutional figures. A graduation rate follows a defined group of entering students over a specified period; it does not describe the share of everyone who has ever enrolled who eventually earns a credential.

The figures also report a first-year retention rate of 83%, which addresses a different question: whether students return, not whether they graduate. Separate four- and six-year figures of 67% should not be averaged with the overall rate or treated as outcomes for the same entering group without checking their cohort definitions and degree levels. Prospective students can get a more useful picture by asking their program about completion, transfer, and licensing-exam outcomes applicable to their intended credential.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Lackawanna College?

A single salary figure would not reliably describe what a Lackawanna College student can expect to earn. Earnings depend on the credential, occupation, location, prior experience, and whether a student enters work immediately or continues studying.

Federal College Scorecard earnings measures, when available for a program, generally reflect the earnings of a defined group of former students at a stated point after attendance; they are not starting-salary promises for every graduate. Applicants comparing programs should check the measurement period and population behind any published figure, then consider local job requirements and likely borrowing alongside salary. Career-center assistance and a job offer are also different from a verified earnings outcome.

Lackawanna College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
37%
4-year graduation
67%
6-year graduation
67%

Lackawanna College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
83%
First-year retention, part-time students
100%
Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

Lackawanna College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$38,985
4 years after graduation
$45,609
5 years after graduation
$48,408
7 years after graduation
$51,763
10 years after starting college
$44,828

Lackawanna College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

212445

Health Professions and Related Programs

92029

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

9716

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

224

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.