Lansing Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Michigan residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,756 students.
About This School
Lansing Community College is a public institution located in Lansing, Michigan with approximately 7,756 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,003 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lansing Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1957, the college's main campus is located on an urban, 42-acre (0.17 km2) site in downtown Lansing spanning seven city blocks approximately two blocks from the state capitol. A West Campus opened in 2004 in Delta Township, southwest of Lansing. There is also an East Campus located in the Eyde Plaza in East Lansing. The school is the third largest community college in Michigan by enrollment, with a fall 2013 enrollment of 18,551, a decrease from 20,394 in 2008.
At just $4,003/year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $5,613, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or transfer in Michigan — a genuinely strong option for students watching their budget. The tradeoff is that median earnings sit at $36,100 a decade out, which is modest, so this works best as a stepping stone to a four-year school or a specific vocational credential rather than a standalone career launcher. If you're in the Lansing area, want to keep costs near zero, and have a clear next step in mind, it's hard to beat the value here.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
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