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Luzerne County Community College, also referred to as LCCC, is a two-year, coeducational, community college located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, United States. The College maintains 13 satellite campuses throughout the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. It was established in 1967. LCCC grants admission to more than 15,000 students annually.
The departments of Luzerne County Community College include:
The official mascot of the college's sports team is Blaze, the Trailblazer Horse. Students compete in cross country, golf, softball, basketball, volleyball, and baseball.
Luzerne County Community College is located in Nanticoke, PA (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Luzerne County Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Luzerne County Community College is an open-admission school.
The school had 6,323 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Luzerne County Community College
1333 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634-3899
General Phone: (570) 740-0200
http://www.luzerne.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, surgical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 114 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities, general studies |
| Business and Management | 97 | business, business management, MIS, accounting technology, accounting, small business management, international business, logistics, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 69 | dental assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Education and Teaching | 67 | education, teacher aide |
| Media | 58 | recording arts tech, media and digital communications, journalism, advertising, computer typography |
| Engineering Technician | 52 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, CAD and design, nuclearn engineering tech, computer systems tech, robotics tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech, security and protective services |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | human services, foodservice management |
| Design | 22 | graphic design, illustration |
| Medical Administration | 22 | medical billing, health and medical administrative |
| Mechanics and Repair | 20 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, mechanic and repair, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer graphics, computer and info science, computer networking, computer security, web design, computer applications programming |
| Construction Trades | 12 | electrician, property management, plumbing |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 11 | photography, commercial art |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality administration, tourism and travel, tourism promotion |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | culinary arts services, pastry, restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant, personal and culinary services |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 5 | real estate |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Science | 3 | biological and physical sciences |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant, machinist |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | biology tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | landscaping, horticultural business, applied horticulture |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Luzerne County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 774 | 66 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 39 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Luzerne County Community College had a total enrollment of 6,323 students (4,571 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Nanticoke, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,340 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Luzerne County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 681100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 57 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $71,736 | 12 | $65,746 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $59,453 | 22 | $58,012 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $51,955 | 17 | $42,446 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $51,657 | 4 | $40,194 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $57,808 | 56 | $53,667 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Human Services, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Advertising
Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Security and Protective Services, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Luzerne County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (air force)
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