Delgado Community College
New Orleans, Louisiana · Public · 11,668 undergraduates
Of 27 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,734 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,880 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,578 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,908 |
| $110k and up | $17,285 |
| All families (average) | $9,747 |
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 | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,742 | +$9,392 | clears the bar | $18,655 | 2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $82,163 | +$47,813 | clears the bar | $24,757 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,920 | +$8,570 | clears the bar | $19,867 | 2.3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,728 | +$8,378 | clears the bar | $18,449 | 2.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,070 | +$28,720 | clears the bar | $27,150 | 0.9 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,941 | +$11,591 | clears the bar | $15,625 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $40,697 | +$6,347 | clears the bar | $28,800 | 4.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,005 | +$27,655 | clears the bar | $20,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,677 | +$17,327 | clears the bar | $15,751 | 0.9 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $42,677 | +$8,327 | clears the bar | $22,806 | 2.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $44,673 | +$10,323 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,388 | +$5,038 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $55,682 | +$21,332 | clears the bar | $13,816 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $35,739 | +$1,389 | clears the bar | $24,719 | 17.8 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,367 | +$8,017 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 27 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 64% of students receive Pell grants · 24% 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.