Lane Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Oregon residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 6,064 students.
About This School
Lane Community College is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon with approximately 6,064 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,123 per year. The graduation rate is 20%, and the typical graduate earns $35,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lane Community College is a public community college in Eugene, Oregon, with additional facilities in downtown Eugene, Florence, Cottage Grove, and the Lane Aviation Academy at Eugene Airport. As of 2023–2024, Lane serves more than 15,000 credit and non-credit students annually in a 5,000 square-mile (~8047 km2) service district, including most of Lane County as well as individual school districts in Benton, Linn, and Douglas counties.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students — at just $7,427/year average net price and a median debt of only $6,450 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $35,000 a decade after enrollment are modest, so it's worth thinking carefully about which program you choose and whether you plan to transfer to a four-year school to boost long-term earning potential. Best suited for students seeking an affordable starting point, career training in specific trades, or a budget-friendly path toward a bachelor's degree elsewhere.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,064 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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