Median Earnings (1yr)
$30,348
21st percentile (40th in LA)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College graduates earn $30k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.

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

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College$30,348$30,713
Northshore Technical Community College$41,225
Delgado Community College$37,769$13,9050.37
South Louisiana Community College$35,177$5,5000.16
Fletcher Technical Community College$31,215
Louisiana Delta Community College$26,413$10,7500.41
National Median$35,905$11,0000.31

Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Louisiana

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northshore Technical Community College
Lacombe
$4,203$41,225
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
$4,678$37,769$13,905
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette
$4,210$35,177$5,500
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever
$4,219$31,215
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe
$4,159$26,413$10,750

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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College, approximately 50% 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.