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Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, Pennsylvania · Public community college
Address: 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, PA 18634 · Phone: (570) 740-0200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Luzerne County Community College is a public trade school in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania offering electrician, welding, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Luzerne County Community College has a 22.7% completion rate, below the state average of 66.2%, with median graduate debt of $11,000 and median earnings of $40,437 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Luzerne County Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal aid, and about 37.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $45,600 | $67,600 | $95,500 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Dental hygienists | $63,130 | $80,610 | $99,950 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,130 | $62,680 | $72,020 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,480 | $43,310 | $47,480 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $45,970 | $62,400 | $74,620 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,600 | $49,800 | $62,780 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $46,770 | $68,080 | $91,820 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $45,910 | $61,740 | $73,000 |
| Construction laborers | $37,480 | $49,400 | $61,810 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $39,235 | $35,594 | $12,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $51,046 | $50,856 | $13,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | $28,960 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | $25,194 | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Luzerne County Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for school. The college holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Its most-awarded trade programs are electrician schools, welding schools, and dental hygiene programs, drawn from a total of 20 program families offered across the campus.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 22.7%, which is below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are $40,437. About 37.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 118 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 3,317, this suburban campus offers a range of program lengths across the trades and health fields, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers and adult students considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status, program details, and outcomes directly through the college's website or by reviewing the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Luzerne County Community College offers 20 program families, with electrician schools, welding schools, and dental hygiene programs among the most-awarded. Other offerings include surgical tech, EMT training, medical billing and coding, culinary, HVAC, auto mechanic, plumbing, diesel mechanic, and construction trades programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 22.7%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $40,437, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which typically means lower tuition rates for state residents compared to for-profit institutions, along with public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review detailed federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at the link provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a wide range of trade and health program families in a large suburb setting, though specific scheduling and program length details for adult learners are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Luzerne County Community College at (570) 740-0200 or visit https://www.luzerne.edu/ to apply or learn more.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus is not directly comparable to other schools without checking their individual Scorecard entries; use the College Scorecard link provided to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.