Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public · 8,362 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,860 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,156 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,336 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,051 |
| $110k and up | $15,056 |
| All families (average) | $9,474 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,734 | +$5,384 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $44,719 | +$10,369 | clears the bar | $14,750 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,746 | +$42,396 | clears the bar | $16,712 | 0.4 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,233 | +$14,883 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Construction Management | Associate's Degree | $72,619 | +$38,269 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $41,587 | +$7,237 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 2.7 yrs |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $142,004 | +$107,654 | clears the bar | $10,250 | 0.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $50,625 | +$16,275 | clears the bar | $11,233 | 0.7 yrs |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $42,298 | +$7,948 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,776 | +$6,426 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,346 | -$1,004 | falls short | $7,661 | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $33,705 | -$645 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,880 | +$6,530 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 31% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.