Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC)
Public two-year college in South Lake Tahoe, CA that costs an average of $10,673 a year after financial aid and graduates 56% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,673
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
56%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,569
PublicRural (fringe)3,660 undergraduates
Cost of LTCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,246 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $1,131 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,093 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,578 |
| Books and supplies | $4,230 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,673 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,741 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,540 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,526 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,340 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with LTCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 45% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,649 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,569 |
| Rank in California (earnings) | 94th of 125 similar colleges |
| Students with Pell grants | 13% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.8% |
Majors and programs at LTCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Education | 37 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 18 | — | — |
| Forestry | 43 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | 28 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Anthropology | 7 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 53 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 28 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 8 | — | — |
| Forestry | 4 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 4 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 28 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 38 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 14 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 116 | — | — |
| Sociology | 67 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in California
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles | $10,836 | — | $37,913 |
| Taft College | Taft | $4,362 | — | $44,265 |
| Napa Valley College | Napa | $3,152 | — | $55,399 |
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka | $20,206 | — | $40,798 |
| Lemoore College | Lemoore | $11,802 | — | $46,575 |
| College of Marin | Kentfield | $23,388 | — | $49,787 |
| Victor Valley College | Victorville | $1,182 | — | $39,827 |
| Cerro Coso Community College | Ridgecrest | $12,913 | — | $42,042 |
About LTCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | South Lake Tahoe, CA |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 3,660 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges |
| Website | ltcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LTCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,246 a year (tuition and fees: $1,131 in-state, $10,093 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,673 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,741.
How much do LTCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,569 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 94th of 125 similar colleges in California.
What is LTCC's graduation rate?
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 45% of first-year students return for a second year.