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FINANCIAL AID RATE

76%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

16

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,034

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Social Science Degree

Social Science is a field of study focused society and the associated relationships between people. The primary sub-disciplines include: Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, and Linguistics. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer social science degrees.

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Luzerne County Community College

61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA

Ever since it was founded in the year 1967, Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) has become a renowned institution in the heart of Luzerne County in Pennsylvania. By promoting low tuition, open admissions and educational support, LCCC strives to provide every student with a chance to pursue higher degrees in different fields. With the main campus being 167 acres in total, LCCC promotes excellence in education through the 11 satellite campuses located all over the Northern Pennsylvania region. Today, Luzerne County Community College boasts of its prominence being the largest college in Northern Pennsylvania. The community college caters to most of the educational needs of the residents of the Northern Pennsylvania and each new day the college expands to accommodate new and fresh talent from all over the county.

LCCC is simply a stepping stone for students looking to continue with their education. By offering 2 year programs, LCCC provides numerous academic, career and technical training programs giving every student a chance to study at higher levels. Even better, the school has negotiated agreements with different degree institution making the transition from community college to university faster and more efficient for all students. Some of the top programs offered at LCCC include the following:

  • General Studies
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Criminal Justice
  • Business Management Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Information Systems

LCCC also offers numerous credit free programs thus being the largest supplier of such programs in Northern Pennsylvania. For more information, click Luzerne County Community College and become part of the LCCC community.

Students Enrolled in the Social Science Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Luzerne County Community College offers an associate's degree program in social science.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female7

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
Hispanic1
White6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Social Science program at Luzerne County Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Transportation Planners

Description

Prepare studies for proposed transportation projects. Gather, compile, and analyze data. Study the use and operation of transportation systems. Develop transportation models or simulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, transportation planners employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Luzerne County Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Luzerne County Community College may offer student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Luzerne County Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division III classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball