C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
33/100 · earnings-weighted

Lane Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Eugene, Oregon 97405
Lane Community College campus, Eugene, OR
Lane Community College campus, Eugene, OR. Photo: Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0 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: 22%
Outcomes
D
41/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C+
60/100
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

6,507
Total Enrollment
22%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,238
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Lane Community College ▼

56% 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
$540,579
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,201
1-Year Change
+4.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,075
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,726
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,761
Median debt at graduation
20.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 30th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). 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 Lane 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$89,567$88,781+10%#211 of 962#256$16,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions—$74,428+20%#51 of 237#40—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$42,142$51,870+23%#110 of 476#137—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$42,735-3%#492 of 947#544$7,010

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 Lane Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $540,579
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,201/mo — vs ~$889/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97402 (3.4% cap, Eugene)

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🏆 Where Lane Community College Ranks

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

#23
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
of 31 schools
#25
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
of 25 schools
#27
Child Care and Support Services Management
of 42 schools
#30
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,004 $11,610
Room $8,000
Total Cost (On-Campus) $22,149 $28,755

Financial Aid

75%
Receive Any Aid
37%
Receive Pell Grants
33%
Take Out Loans
$9,238
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,427

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 652 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 501 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 87 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 86 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 74 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 62 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 54 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 37 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 34 grads/yr Recording Arts Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Geographic Information Science and Cartography 28 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 26 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 24 grads/yr System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 23 grads/yr Child Development 23 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 20 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 17 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 17 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Electrical and electronics drafters
$74k/yr 21,600 jobs
Mechanical drafters
$69k/yr 42,900 jobs
Architectural and civil drafters
$64k/yr 110,500 jobs
Drafters, all other
$62k/yr 17,100 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs

Student Demographics

6,507
Total Students
52%
Women
59%
Traditional Age (18-24)
56%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 17%
Black 2%
Asian 3%
Two or More 8%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 56%
With Family 44%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,650 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 26%
Hybrid (Some Online) 36%
Fully Online 38%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%
25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lane 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 Lane Community College?
Tuition at Lane Community College is $5,004 for in-state students and $11,610 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,238.
What is the graduation rate at Lane Community College?
The graduation rate at Lane Community College is 22%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Lane Community College a good school?
Lane Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): 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 Lane Community College?
Lane Community College has a total enrollment of 6,507 students.
Is there rental demand near Lane Community College?
Yes! Approximately 56% of students at Lane Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,650 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Eugene area.

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