CUNY LaGuardia Community College

www.lagcc.cuny.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$4,800
2024 Average Net Price
$6,983
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
14,494
49% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
23.9%
435 Graduates

About

CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a higher education institution located in Queens County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at CUNY LaGuardia Community College were General Business Administration & Management (278 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (149 degrees), and General Psychology (131 degrees).

In 2024, 1,795 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (755 degrees), 2.11 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (357 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $4,800, which is $−3,384 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $4,800, which is $3,384 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,983.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending CUNY LaGuardia Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was $4,800. The cost of tuition at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is $−3,384 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$6,983
2024 Value
8%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 CUNY LaGuardia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,983. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of CUNY LaGuardia Community College grew by 8%.

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Other Student Expenses

$24,209
Room and Board
$1,600
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was of $24,209 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 21.6% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.54% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

53%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at CUNY LaGuardia Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.7% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

CUNY LaGuardia Community College had a total enrollment of 14,494 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is 7,104 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,390. This means that 49% of students enrolled at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 13.7% Black or African American, 13.1% White, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20%) and Black or African American Female (8.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,494 students. The full-time enrollment at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is 7,104 and the part-time enrollment is 7,390. This means that 49% of students enrolled at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

57%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), CUNY LaGuardia Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    6,072 enrolled students
  2. Asian
    2,517 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    1,986 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.4% Asian, 13.7% Black or African American, 13.1% White, 1.86% Two or More Races, 0.359% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 377 more women than men received degrees from CUNY LaGuardia Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is hispanic or latino (755 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (357 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is General Business Administration & Management (278 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (149 degrees) and General Psychology (131 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Protective Services (149 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (146 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Other managers (290,984 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (228,219 people), Postsecondary teachers (193,264 people), Police officers (155,295 people), and Social workers, all other (119,402 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in 2024 are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Protective Services (149 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (146 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Psychology (131 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Protective Services (149 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (146 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Psychology (131 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (659,071 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (461,244 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (397,823 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (331,591 people), and Computer Systems Design (238,695 people).

The most specialized majors at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Physical Sciences (54 degrees awarded), Protective Services (149 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (146 degrees), Communication Technologies (13 degrees), and Psychology (131 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
Most Common (2024)
35 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at CUNY LaGuardia Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 35 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

709
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
1,086
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 709 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, which is 0.653 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,086).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 110 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.655 times less than the 168 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 168 degrees were awarded to men at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.53 times more than the 110 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

13%
100% Completion Time
25%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% of students graduating from CUNY LaGuardia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    755 degrees awarded
  2. Asian
    357 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    281 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is hispanic or latino (755 degrees awarded). There were 2.11 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (357 degrees).

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    460 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    295 degrees awarded
  3. Asian Female
    218 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is hispanic or latino female (460 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (295 degrees).

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Operations

CUNY LaGuardia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.64M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 237k (2.46%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College had a total salary expenditure of 276M. CUNY LaGuardia Community College employs 187 Professors, 86 Associate professors and 70 Lecturers. Most academics at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are Female Professor (106), Male Professor (81), and Female Associate professor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 134 employees, Management, with 131 employees, and Service with 96 employees.

Endowment

$9.64M
2024 Endowment
125%
growth from 2023

CUNY LaGuardia Community College has an endowment valued at about $9.64M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of CUNY LaGuardia Community College grew 125% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.13M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts
  1. $7.34M - Federal
  2. $4.66M - State
  3. $4.05M - Local

As of 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College received $7.34M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.66M from state grants and contracts, and $4.05M from local grants and contracts.

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Salary Expenditure

$145M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College paid a median of $145M in salaries, which represents 52.7% of their overall expenditure ($276M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$39.9M
Instructional Salaries
358
Number of Employees

In 2024, CUNY LaGuardia Community College paid a total of $39.9M to 358 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at CUNY LaGuardia Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 134 employees, Management with 131 employees, and Service with 96 employees.

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