Laney College

Laney College is a public two-year institution located in Oakland, California, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 15,913 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 36.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 36% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 56% (IPEDS 2023).

Laney College offers a wide array of vocational and technical programs. Trade and construction programs include Carpentry, Cabinetmaking and Millwork, and Building/Construction Site Management at both certificate levels. Technology offerings include Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Machine Tool Technology, and Biomedical Technology. Creative and service industry programs include Recording Arts Technology, Cosmetology, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management at multiple credential levels.

Located in the heart of Oakland in the San Francisco Bay Area, Laney College draws from a large and diverse urban population. Its extensive program catalog covers a broad spectrum of skilled trades and technical fields, making it a significant workforce development resource for the East Bay region.