South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, Louisiana · Public · 5,035 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,793 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,823 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,266 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,106 |
| $110k and up | $17,696 |
| All families (average) | $12,564 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,782 | +$26,432 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $36,681 | +$2,331 | clears the bar | $15,210 | 6.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $38,236 | +$3,886 | clears the bar | $12,400 | 3.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,831 | +$12,481 | clears the bar | $13,062 | 1 yr |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,728 | +$18,378 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,484 | +$9,134 | clears the bar | $5,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $83,584 | +$49,234 | clears the bar | $20,125 | 0.4 yrs |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,576 | +$35,226 | clears the bar | $7,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,415 | +$21,065 | clears the bar | $6,062 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,640 | +$37,290 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $45,758 | +$11,408 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $32,272 | -$2,078 | falls short | $11,050 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,397 | -$4,953 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,422 | +$2,072 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $65,243 | +$30,893 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 50% 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.