Laney College (117247)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$17,691

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

10,211

17.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36%

67 Graduates

About

Laney College (117247) is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Laney College (117247) were General Social Sciences (139 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (71 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees).

In 2023, 975 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Laney College (117247). 59.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (259 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (243 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Laney College (117247) is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laney College (117247) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 104 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Laney College (117247) is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,691.

In 2023, 56% of undergraduate students attending Laney College (117247) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Laney College (117247) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Laney College (117247) is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Laney College (117247) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,691

2023 Value

3.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Laney College (117247) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,691. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Laney College (117247) grew by 3.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Laney College (117247) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,066

Room and Board

$1,724

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Laney College (117247) was of $22,066 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,724. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Laney College (117247) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Laney College (117247) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.5% with respect to 2022, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Laney College (117247) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laney College (117247) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 104 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Laney College (117247) had a total enrollment of 10,211 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Laney College (117247) is 1,771 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,440. This means that 17.3% of students enrolled at Laney College (117247) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Laney College (117247), both undergraduate and graduate, is 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 20.1% Black or African American, 15.8% White, 5.56% Two or More Races, 0.46% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.274% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Laney College (117247) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (14.6%), followed by Asian Female (14.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Laney College (117247) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,211 students. The full-time enrollment at Laney College (117247) is 1,771 and the part-time enrollment is 8,440. This means that 17.3% of students enrolled at Laney College (117247) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Laney College (117247) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 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 (117247) was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Laney College (117247) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Laney College (117247) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,044 enrolled students
Asian
2,305 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,048 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Laney College (117247) is 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% Asian, 20.1% Black or African American, 15.8% White, 5.56% Two or More Races, 0.46% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.274% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 473 students (4.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 193 more women than men received degrees from Laney College (117247). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Laney College (117247) is asian (259 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (243 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Laney College (117247) is General Social Sciences (139 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (71 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (56 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Laney College (117247), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), and Social Sciences (166 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 (117247) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (401,702 people), Other managers (316,561 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (214,637 people), Postsecondary teachers (207,964 people), and Secondary school teachers (167,693 people).

The most specialized majors at Laney College (117247) in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), Social Sciences (166 degrees), English (41 degrees), and Math & Statistics (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (117247) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Laney College (117247) are Cultural & Gender Studies (15 degrees awarded), Construction (41 degrees), Social Sciences (166 degrees), English (41 degrees), and Math & Statistics (39 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (117247) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Laney College (117247).

Most Common (2023)

General Social Sciences
139 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
71 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Laney College (117247) was General Social Sciences with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Laney College (117247) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

391

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

584

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 391 degrees were awarded to men at Laney College (117247), which is 0.67 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (584).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Laney College (117247) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Laney College (117247) in General Social Sciences, which is 0.716 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Laney College (117247) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.8 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 16% of students graduating from Laney College (117247) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (54.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Laney College (117247) is Male and Asian (54.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Asian
259 degrees awarded
Black or African American
243 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
221 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Laney College (117247) is asian (259 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (243 degrees).

3.28% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
170 degrees awarded
Asian Female
156 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Laney College (117247) is black or african american female (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (156 degrees).

Operations

Laney College (117247) employs 118 Instructors. Most academics at Laney College (117247) are Female Instructor (63), and Male Instructor (55).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laney College (117247) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$11M - Federal
$9.5M - State
$2.34M - Local

As of 2023, Laney College (117247) received $11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.5M from state grants and contracts, and $2.34M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$35.8M

2023 Salaries

5.69%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Laney College (117247) paid a median of $35.8M in salaries, a 5.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.26% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.84% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.3M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2023, Laney College (117247) paid a total of $14.3M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Laney College (117247) was Instructor with 118 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laney College (117247) were Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Laney College (117247) was Female Instructor with 63 employees, and Male Instructor with 55 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Laney College (117247).

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