Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 27.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,581
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,450
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 29:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 43.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $132/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $89,490 | $10,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $59,402 | $16,712 |
| Construction Management. | Associate | $52,107 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $50,856 | $11,233 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $41,193 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $36,132 | $13,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $33,687 | $14,750 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $30,119 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $28,598 | $19,500 |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate | $26,739 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $24,325 | $12,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate | $19,455 | |
| Graphic Communications. | Certificate | $16,820 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,450, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 36% compared to their $34,581 median salary after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $132 represent only 4.6% of typical graduate income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 89.2% employment rate reflects strong job placement in Louisiana's growing healthcare, manufacturing, and energy sectors. Many graduates transfer to four-year universities or enter mid-skill careers like medical assistants, welders, and automotive technicians. The 43.22% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially, but the low debt burden and affordable monthly payments create a strong return on investment for most students.