Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, Louisiana · Public · 866 undergraduates
Of 8 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 9 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,103 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,690 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,833 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,662 |
| All families (average) | $9,256 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $82,769 | +$48,419 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,450 | +$2,100 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,726 | +$19,376 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,945 | +$4,595 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,498 | +$6,148 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,929 | +$4,579 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,162 | -$11,188 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $86,604 | +$52,254 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 56% of students receive Pell grants · 77% 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.