by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Lackawanna College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Lackawanna College is ranked #2,422 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #105 of 168 for value.
Among the majors Lackawanna College offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | #9 of 10 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #9 of 10 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | #34 of 39 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | #79 of 90 |
| Accounting / Finance | #529 of 693 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #541 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #541 of 638 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #569 of 678 |
| Health Professions | #960 of 1,275 |
| Business Administration / Management | #975 of 1,232 |
Read the full Lackawanna College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Lackawanna College is ranked #134 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #105 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Lackawanna College financial aid page to be sure.
Lackawanna College is ranked #2,422 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Lackawanna College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Lackawanna College costs about $21,465. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $85,859 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $28,855 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,951 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,465 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $85,859 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Lackawanna College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Lackawanna College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Lackawanna College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $115,420 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,859 | #2,422 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $79,804 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $115,420 | — | — |
| All Students | $85,859 | #105 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $79,804 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Lackawanna College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23,309 |
| $30K–$48K | $23,546 |
| $48K–$75K | $24,822 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,336 |
| Over $110K | $27,586 |
About 83% of Lackawanna College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,356 per year. Get more details on the Lackawanna College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Lackawanna College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.