River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, Louisiana · Public · 1,880 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 20 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,922 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,548 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,534 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,977 |
| $110k and up | $15,779 |
| All families (average) | $10,756 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $103,179 | +$68,829 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $47,726 | +$13,376 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $47,757 | +$13,407 | clears the bar | $13,228 | 1 yr |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 30% 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.