Northshore Technical Community College
Lacombe, Louisiana · Public · 2,505 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,584 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,300 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,568 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,072 |
| $110k and up | $16,668 |
| All families (average) | $10,773 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,518 | -$5,832 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,162 | +$6,812 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 1.5 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,434 | +$20,084 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,225 | +$6,875 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,796 | +$17,446 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,380 | -$1,970 | falls short | $9,956 | n/a |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $19,442 | -$14,908 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.