Median Debt
$5,396
51% below national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Fletcher Technical Community College$26,803$5,396
McNeese State University$37,650$39,932$17,1250.45
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$34,148$36,075$23,7350.70
Baton Rouge Community College$28,650$32,528$17,3000.60
Bossier Parish Community College$27,632$29,780$19,7500.71
Louisiana State University-Eunice$27,391$26,420$12,0000.44
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
$8,460$37,650$17,125
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches
$8,864$34,148$23,735
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge
$4,221$28,650$17,300
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
$4,283$27,632$19,750
Louisiana State University-Eunice
Eunice
$4,730$27,391$12,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Fletcher Technical Community College, approximately 58% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.