Lackawanna College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,947
students enrolled
578
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$19,951
average net price a year
Tuition $17,020
$35,500
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$41,000
median earnings, 10 years after entry
78% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 33% | 190 |
| Business & management | 25% | 144 |
| Security & protective services | 22% | 127 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 11% | 64 |
| Personal & culinary services | 3% | 16 |
AI and data programs
Lackawanna College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Lackawanna College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lackawanna County, where the college is.
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70
open professional jobs
11
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.6%
unemployment in Lackawanna County
2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier
$64,691
median household income
Lackawanna County
38%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (8 open), sales (24 open), operations (10 open), human resources (5 open).
Hiring most: Lockheed Martin (7), General Dynamics OTS (6), Baker Tilly (3), Aston Carter (2), ClearVision Optical (2), Iicrc (2), MSC Industrial Supply (2), Adams Outdoor (1).
What they hire for: Sales (24), Engineering (10), Operations (10), Finance (8), Human Resources (5), Administration (3). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board.
- PA CareerLink - Lackawanna CountyScranton · 570-963-4671 · Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Lackawanna College?
- Lackawanna College enrolls about 1,947 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It awards about 578 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Lackawanna College?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Lackawanna College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,500 six years after entry and $41,000 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Lackawanna College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Lackawanna College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Lackawanna College?
- 70 open professional jobs are listed in Lackawanna County, 11 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Lockheed Martin has the most openings.
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