Luzerne County Community College

Luzerne County Community College is a public two-year institution located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 6,241 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 21% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a broad range of certificate programs in trades, technology, and healthcare. Trades programs include Electrician, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Welding Technology/Welder, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. Additional technical programs include Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Energy Systems Technology/Technician, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Healthcare and administrative offerings include Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Health and Medical Administrative Services, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.

Located in the Wyoming Valley region of northeastern Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Community College serves students across a broad geographic area. Its extensive trade and healthcare programs make it a comprehensive training resource for the region's workforce.