How much money do South Louisiana Community College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,400 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 South Louisiana Community College graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants with a median starting salary of $35,700 followed by Precision Metal Working paying $20,700 and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities graduates who have a median starting income of $19,200 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for South Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $35,700 |
| Precision Metal Working (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $20,700 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degree) | $19,200 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $17,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=434061 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for South Louisiana Community College.