How much money do Louisiana Delta Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $26,000 per year.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for LDCC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing with a median starting salary of $55,500 followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants paying $36,400 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $24,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Louisiana Delta Community College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degree) | $55,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $36,400 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $24,000 |
| Business/Commerce (Associate's Degree) | $20,800 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Associate's Degree) | $20,000 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $17,600 |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $15,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=483212 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Louisiana Delta Community College.