Vocational Programs at Las Positas College
Las Positas College (referred to as Las Positas) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Livermore, CA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Las Positas College is $1,168 for California residents and $8,176 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,724 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1). Las Positas College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
Tuition & Fees | $8,176 |
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Number of Programs | 82 Programs |
Enrollment | 6,724 Students |
Online Students | 907 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of Las Positas are $1,168 for California residents and $8,176 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of Las Positas is $46 for California residents and $361 for other students.
California Residents | Out of State | |
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Tuition & Fees | $1,168 | $8,176 |
Cost Per Credit | $46 | $361 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Las Positas College offers 79 career programs and 1 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,165 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Las Positas. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Las Positas with number of completers.
Associate
Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
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Agriculture [+] | 3 programs | 2 |
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | 1 program | 2 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 1 program | 0 |
1 program | 0 | |
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 1 |
Environmental Studies | 1 program | 1 |
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 program | 3 |
Area Studies (other) | 1 program | 3 |
Communication and Journalism [+] | 3 programs | 29 |
Communication | 1 program | 1 |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 program | 24 |
Journalism | 1 program | 4 |
Communications Technologies [+] | 2 programs | 0 |
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | 1 program | 0 |
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 1 program | 0 |
Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 5 programs | 28 |
Computer and Information Sciences | 1 program | 0 |
Information Technology | 1 program | 5 |
Computer Programming/Programmer | 1 program | 0 |
Computer Science | 1 program | 22 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 program | 1 |
Education [+] | 1 program | 11 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 program | 11 |
Engineering [+] | 2 programs | 1 |
Pre-Engineering | 1 program | 1 |
Telecommunications Engineering | 1 program | 0 |
Engineering Technology [+] | 3 programs | 1 |
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | 1 program | 1 |
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | 1 program | 0 |
Work and Family Studies [+] | 2 programs | 30 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 1 program | 3 |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | 1 program | 27 |
English Language and Literature [+] | 2 programs | 15 |
English Language and Literature | 1 program | 15 |
English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | 1 program | 0 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 3 programs | 437 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program | 434 |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 program | 0 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 1 program | 3 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 program | 64 |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 program | 64 |
Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 program | 16 |
Mathematics | 1 program | 16 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 program | 0 |
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 programs | 20 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 1 program | 0 |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 program | 20 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 program | 4 |
Philosophy | 1 program | 4 |
Physical Sciences [+] | 3 programs | 10 |
Chemistry | 1 program | 4 |
Geology/Earth Science | 1 program | 2 |
Physics | 1 program | 4 |
Psychology [+] | 1 program | 116 |
Psychology | 1 program | 116 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 3 programs | 63 |
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 program | 38 |
Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1 program | 0 |
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 1 program | 25 |
Social Sciences [+] | 6 programs (1 online) | 86 |
Social Sciences | 1 program | 0 |
Anthropology | 1 program | 12 |
Economics | 1 program | 25 |
Geography | 1 program | 4 |
Political Science and Government | 1 program | 23 |
Sociology | 1 program (1 online) | 22 |
Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 3 programs | 17 |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 11 |
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 3 |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | 1 program | 3 |
Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 2 |
Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 2 |
Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 9 programs | 28 |
Visual and Performing Arts | 1 program | 2 |
Interior Design | 1 program | 2 |
Graphic Design | 1 program | 2 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 program | 3 |
Film/Cinema/Video Studies | 1 program | 1 |
Photography | 1 program | 0 |
Art/Art Studies | 1 program | 9 |
Drawing | 1 program | 3 |
Music | 1 program | 6 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 3 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 3 |
Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 0 |
Business [+] | 6 programs | 168 |
Business/Commerce | 1 program | 7 |
Business Administration and Management | 1 program | 147 |
Office Management and Supervision | 1 program | 3 |
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program | 0 |
Small Business Administration/Management | 1 program | 7 |
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 1 program | 4 |
History [+] | 1 program | 10 |
History | 1 program | 10 |
Total | 69 programs (1 online) | 1,165 |
1-2 Years Certificate
Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
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Agriculture [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 1 program | 0 |
Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Journalism | 1 program | 0 |
Education [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 program | 0 |
Engineering [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Pre-Engineering | 1 program | 0 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program | 0 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 program | 0 |
Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 programs | 0 |
Interior Design | 1 program | 0 |
Graphic Design | 1 program | 0 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 0 |
Total | 9 programs | 0 |
2-4 Years Certificate
Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
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Engineering [+] | 1 program | 0 |
Pre-Engineering | 1 program | 0 |
Total | 1 program | 0 |
Las Positas College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1991 - Current).
Student Population
At Las Positas College, there are total 6,724 students. By gender, there are 3,173 men and 3,551 women students at Las Positas. The next table summarizes the student population at Las Positas.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Total | 6,724 | 3,173 | 3,551 |
American Indian/Native American | 15 | 8 | 7 |
Asian | 1,598 | 753 | 845 |
Black/African American | 280 | 118 | 162 |
Hispanic | 2,058 | 894 | 1,164 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 37 | 17 | 20 |
White | 2,023 | 1,033 | 990 |
Two More | 545 | 270 | 275 |
Un-Known | 103 | 53 | 50 |