Laney College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $1,104
    2024 Average Net Price
    $17,741
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    9,328
    19.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    31.2%
    54 Graduates

    About

    Laney College is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Laney College were General Social Sciences (166 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees), and Biological & Physical Sciences (80 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,174 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Laney College. 51.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (344 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (277 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Laney College is $1,104, which is $−7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Laney College is $1,104, which is $7,056 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,741.

    In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending Laney College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $1,104
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Laney College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Laney College is $−7,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $17,741
    2024 Value
    0.283%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Laney College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,741. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Laney College grew by 0.283%.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    60%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    1%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    60% of undergraduate students at Laney College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2023, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Laney College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Laney College had a total enrollment of 9,328 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Laney College is 1,799 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,529. This means that 19.3% of students enrolled at Laney College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Laney College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 20.1% Black or African American, 16.9% White, 6.37% Two or More Races, 0.59% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Laney College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (15.6%), followed by Asian Female (13.8%) and Asian Male (11.7%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    19.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Laney College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,328 students. The full-time enrollment at Laney College is 1,799 and the part-time enrollment is 7,529. This means that 19.3% of students enrolled at Laney College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    54%
    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 Laney College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Laney 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
      2,764 enrolled students
    2. Asian
      1,930 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      1,875 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Laney College is 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 20.1% Black or African American, 16.9% White, 6.37% Two or More Races, 0.59% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.118% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 467 students (5.01%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 40 more women than men received degrees from Laney College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Laney College is hispanic or latino (344 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (277 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Laney College is General Social Sciences (166 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees) and Biological & Physical Sciences (80 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Laney College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (21 degrees awarded), English (68 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laney College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (405,350 people), Other managers (320,521 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (220,239 people), Postsecondary teachers (204,916 people), and Secondary school teachers (168,166 people).

    The most specialized majors at Laney College in 2024 are Science Technologies (21 degrees awarded), English (68 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees), Social Sciences (194 degrees), and Math & Statistics (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laney College are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Laney College are Science Technologies (21 degrees awarded), English (68 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees), Social Sciences (194 degrees), and Math & Statistics (45 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 Laney College are Elementary & secondary schools (585,765 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (432,472 people), Legal services (327,935 people), Computer Systems Design (301,031 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (194,357 people).

    The most specialized majors at Laney College are Science Technologies (21 degrees awarded), English (68 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (17 degrees), Social Sciences (194 degrees), and Math & Statistics (45 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 Laney College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      141 degrees awarded
    2. General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair
      38 degrees awarded
    3. General Cosmetology
      27 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Laney College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 141 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    567
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    607
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 567 degrees were awarded to men at Laney College, which is 0.934 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (607).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Laney College in General Social Sciences, which is 1.02 times more than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Laney College in General Social Sciences, which is 0.976 times less than the 84 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    36%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Laney College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      344 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      277 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      255 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Laney College is hispanic or latino (344 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (277 degrees).

    5.03% of degree recipients (59 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Female
      203 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Female
      203 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Female
      202 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Laney College is asian female (203 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (203 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laney College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $11.1M - Federal
    2. $6.14M - State
    3. $4.33M - Local

    As of 2024, Laney College received $11.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.14M from state grants and contracts, and $4.33M from local grants and contracts.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $14.3M
    Instructional Salaries
    114
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Laney College paid a total of $14.3M to 114 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laney College were Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 21 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 19 employees.

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