How much money do Northwest Louisiana Technical College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating?
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Northwest Louisiana Technical College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants with a median starting salary of $34,400 followed by Ground Transportation paying $28,200 and Electrical and Power Transmission Installers graduates who have a median starting income of $26,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Northwest Louisiana Technical 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 |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $34,400 |
| Ground Transportation (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $28,200 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $26,800 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $23,200 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $17,500 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $16,900 |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $15,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160010 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Northwest Louisiana Technical College.