C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
49/100 · earnings-weighted

Lansing Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Lansing, Michigan 48933
Lansing Community College campus, Lansing, MI
Lansing Community College campus, Lansing, MI. Photo: kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 23%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,207
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$3,031
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Lansing Community College ▼

38% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$173,139
Avg Monthly Rent
$970
1-Year Change
+11.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lansing Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,206
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,174
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,700
Median debt at graduation
25.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Lansing Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$69,093$78,644-3%#543 of 962#478$17,879
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$52,197$60,991-7%#368 of 560#335$17,420
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$49,832$58,534-6%#168 of 237#156$13,933
Business/Commerce—$48,515-3%#119 of 205#101—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,026$47,577-2%#310 of 547#251$16,655
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,926$42,520-4%#513 of 947#407$10,350
Psychology—$39,665+1%#52 of 106#27$9,600

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Lansing Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $173,139
  • Avg rent near campus: $970/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48915 (7.1% cap, Lansing)

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🏆 Where Lansing Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 10 schools
#23
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,020 $10,530

Financial Aid

67%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
18%
Take Out Loans
$3,031
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,822
$30,001 - $48,000$2,607
$48,001 - $75,000$5,302
$75,001 - $110,000$9,411
$110,001+$7,566

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 435 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 107 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 103 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 86 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 66 grads/yr Psychology, General 53 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 52 grads/yr Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 45 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 43 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 43 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 42 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 37 grads/yr Electrician 33 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 32 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 31 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 30 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 26 grads/yr Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other 24 grads/yr Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 23 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lansing Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Student Demographics

9,207
Total Students
55%
Women
58%
Traditional Age (18-24)
38%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Hispanic 9%
Black 10%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 38%
With Family 62%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,471 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 58%
25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lansing Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Lansing Community College?
Tuition at Lansing Community College is $7,020 for in-state students and $10,530 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,031.
What is the graduation rate at Lansing Community College?
The graduation rate at Lansing Community College is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Lansing Community College a good school?
Lansing Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Lansing Community College?
Lansing Community College has a total enrollment of 9,207 students.
Is there rental demand near Lansing Community College?
Yes! Approximately 38% of students at Lansing Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,471 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lansing area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology