Luzerne County Community College

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, approximately 10 miles southwest of Wilkes-Barre in the Wyoming Valley region. The main campus occupies 167 acres with modern academic buildings and technology centers, serving students from northeastern Pennsylvania since its establishment in 1966. The commuter-focused institution maintains several satellite locations throughout Luzerne County and neighboring areas to increase educational accessibility. LCCC offers more than 100 academic programs, with notable strengths in nursing, business, technology, and industrial arts, while maintaining open enrollment policies typical of community colleges. The college operates primarily as a commuter campus without residential facilities, focusing on career-oriented associate degrees and certificate programs that prepare students for immediate employment or transfer to four-year institutions.