About Luna Community College
Luna Community College is a two-year public school located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Luna Community College (LCC) was founded in 1970 as Luna Area Vocational Technical School. LCC is the only community college in northeastern New Mexico. The college’s name comes from Maximiliano Luna, who was Speaker of the House of Representatives for the Territory of New Mexico in 1899.
LCC’s mission is to provide accessible, innovative, and integrated learning experiences that prepare students to compete in their chosen fields and to lead. LCC’s vision is “where future leaders aspire to create, collaborate, communicate, and think critically to bring positive change to the world.”
Luna Community College offers certificates of completion and associate’s degrees. Classes are offered during the daytime, evening, weekends, and online. Online courses are delivered over the internet using the Blackboard Learning Management System. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration at LCC is fully online. All other LCC programs are designed for face-to-face instruction with options to take up to 49% of the program courses online.
Accreditation & Licensing
Luna Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
2-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Postsecondary award, certificate or diploma of at least two but less than four academic yearsReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 1,116 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 31% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
39%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$32,461Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
44%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Luna Community College is located in New Mexico
New Mexico at a Glance:
Top Majors in New Mexico:
Top Incentives in New Mexico:
- New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship: Full tuition coverage
Top Career Pathways in New Mexico:
- Entry Level: Field Engineer ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Project Manager ($95,000)
- Senior Level: Operations Director ($140,000+)
- Required Education: BS Engineering
- Certifications: PE, PMP