Business/Commerce at Lackawanna College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Pennsylvania
Business/Commerce associates's programs at peer institutions in Pennsylvania (20 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna College | $36,274* | $34,371 | $16,000 | — |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | $47,276* | $41,038 | $11,500 | 0.24 |
| Strayer University-Pennsylvania | $44,154* | $47,516 | $32,810 | 0.74 |
| Luzerne County Community College | $38,515* | $34,401 | $10,750 | 0.28 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $36,708* | $39,256 | $19,976 | 0.54 |
| Montgomery County Community College | $36,274* | $50,580 | $11,000 | 0.30 |
| National Median | $36,591* | — | $13,437 | 0.37 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Pennsylvania
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Pennsylvania schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville | $5,215 | $47,276 | $11,500 |
| Strayer University-Pennsylvania Trevose | $13,920 | $44,154 | $32,810 |
| Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke | $6,450 | $38,515 | $10,750 |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg | $7,373 | $36,708 | $19,976 |
| Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell | $6,270 | $36,274 | $11,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Lackawanna College, approximately 58% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 9 similar programs in PA. Actual outcomes may vary.