Lane College

Private nonprofit four-year college in Jackson, TN that costs an average of $12,660 a year after financial aid and graduates 18% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,660
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
18%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$35,657

HBCUPrivate nonprofitSmall city736 undergraduates

Cost of Lane College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,527
Tuition and fees, in-state$13,068
Housing and food (on campus)$8,380
Books and supplies$770
Average net price after aid$12,660

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,257
$30,001–48,000$12,470
$48,001–75,000$13,426
$75,001–110,000$18,157
$110,001+$13,175

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Lane College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate18%
First-year retention44%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$28,452
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$35,657
Rank in Tennessee (earnings)42nd of 42 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,776
Typical monthly loan payment$236 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants85%
Students with federal loans73%

Majors and programs at Lane College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (17)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections31$43,127$31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations53$34,617$27,000
Sociology32$32,225$24,785
Biology25$30,988$18,000
Chemistry5——
Communication and Media Studies23——
Computer Science17——
Education———
English Language and Literature2——
History5——
Mathematics1——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other12——
Music7——
Physics———
Religion/Religious Studies1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas28—$39,000

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Communication and Media Studies1——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Sociology1——

Similar colleges in Tennessee

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Johnson UniversityKnoxville$23,54965%$44,300
Baptist Health Sciences UniversityMemphis$10,16582%$70,235
Tusculum UniversityGreeneville$20,50872%$48,636
Bryan College-DaytonDayton$23,601—$55,127
Milligan UniversityMilligan$20,00072%$57,255
Tennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens$14,96569%$53,474
Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis$16,84287%$55,642
King UniversityBristol$22,416100%$65,781

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About Lane College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year college
LocationJackson, TN
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates736
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitelanecollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lane College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,527 a year (tuition and fees: $13,068). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,660 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,257.

How much do Lane College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $35,657 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 42nd of 42 similar colleges in Tennessee. The best-paid bachelor's program is criminal justice and corrections ($43,127 a year after graduation).

What is Lane College's graduation rate?

18% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 44% of first-year students return for a second year.