Business & Commerce at Luzerne County Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Luzerne County Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Luzerne County Community College is in Nanticoke, PA.
During the most recent reporting year, 35 business & commerce degrees were granted at Luzerne County Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Luzerne County Community College
Many students take online classes at Luzerne County Community College. Of 4,460 students, 739 (17%) studied exclusively online and 1,088 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Luzerne County Community College
Use these rankings to compare Luzerne County Community College’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #5 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #26 of 34 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #27 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #198 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #331 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Luzerne County Community College
Those who finish Luzerne County Community College’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,571 |
| 2 years | $25,484 |
| 3 years | $25,541 |
| 4 years | $34,401 |
| 5 years | $39,187 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Luzerne County Community College take home a median $34,401, compared with $46,981 for all Luzerne County Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Luzerne County Community College comes in at $10,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Luzerne County Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Luzerne County Community College are 60% women (21) and 40% men (14).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Luzerne County Community College
Of the 24 associate’s business & commerce degrees awarded at Luzerne County Community College, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Luzerne County Community College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Luzerne County Community College
This Business & Commerce program at Luzerne County Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 35 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at Luzerne County Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.