by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a LCCC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how LCCC measures up.
LCCC is ranked #706 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #8 of 168 for value.
Read the full LCCC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is ranked #114 out of #181 in Pennsylvania for quality and #8 out of #168 for Pennsylvania value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the LCCC financial aid page to be sure.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is ranked #706 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Lehigh Carbon Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at LCCC costs about $11,684. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $46,735 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $15,405 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,203 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,684 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $46,735 |
*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 LCCC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What LCCC 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 LCCC 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 | $61,620 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,735 | #706 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,812 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $61,620 | — | — |
| All Students | $46,735 | #8 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,812 | — | — |
*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 LCCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $6,941 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,817 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,309 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,094 |
| Over $110K | $14,856 |
About 60% of LCCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,164 per year. Get more details on the LCCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the LCCC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.