Laney is located in Oakland, California (a large city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Laney is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, liberal arts, and cooking and culinary arts.
Laney is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Laney has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Laney had 10,975 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population. Adults changing careers are relatively common at Laney.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Laney College
900 Fallon St
Oakland, CA 94607
General Phone: (510) 834-5740
Admissions Phone: (510) 466-7368
Financial Aid Phone: (510) 464-3420
http://laney.peralta.edu/homex.asp?Q=Homepage
Laney awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 284 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English language and literature, humanities, minority and gender studies |
| Business And Management | 83 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing, labor relations, banking, retail |
| Science | 48 | biological and physical sciences |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 42 | cosmetology |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 40 | culinary arts |
| Office And Administration | 20 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Construction Trades | 20 | carpentry, construction manager |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | information technology, system administration, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | HVAC tech, drafting |
| Media | 12 | graphic communications, radio and television, journalism |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 8 | biology tech |
| Production Trades | 8 | machinist, cabinetmaking, welding |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | commercial photography, commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama, dance |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 0 | ceramics |
| Architecture And Planning | 0 | architectural tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Laney in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 427 | 39 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 157 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 10 |
In 2005, Laney had a total enrollment of 10,975 students (5,272 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 30% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 78% |
| State unknown | 22% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (510) 466-7368
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 732 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,492 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,287 |
Financial Aid:
Laney participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 126600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (510) 464-3420
Laney has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $72,971 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $72,971 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $62,915 | 63 | $60,831 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $62,915 | 63 | $60,831 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Radio and Television
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Laney Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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