Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 13.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,502
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 41.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $186/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $59,042 | $23,514 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $54,713 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate | $41,025 | $15,251 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $39,009 | $12,703 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $33,565 | $14,903 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $29,685 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $26,353 | $20,375 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $25,194 | $15,113 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $24,421 | $18,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $24,267 | $16,746 |
| Natural Sciences. | Associate | $22,329 | $17,499 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $20,140 | $9,606 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Certificate | $14,318 |
Outcomes Overview
BPCC graduates earn a median of $34,502 ten years after enrollment, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 51%. Monthly loan payments of $186 consume about 6.5% of typical graduate income. The college serves as a stepping stone for many students transferring to four-year universities or entering healthcare, manufacturing, and service industries prevalent in the Shreveport-Bossier region. With 96% of students from Louisiana, most graduates stay local where cost of living remains affordable. The 91.3% employment rate shows strong job placement success. However, the modest median earnings and relatively high debt burden compared to typical community college outcomes suggest an average return on investment for career-focused students.