Business/Commerce at Nunez Community College

Nunez Community College's business associate's degree generates $32,813 in first-year earnings—below the national median but solidly middle-of-the-pack for Louisiana, ranking in the 60th percentile statewide. That state comparison matters here: this program outperforms half of Louisiana's business programs, though it trails nearby Delgado and Fletcher by about $4,000-5,000 annually. The concerning pattern is what happens next: earnings drop to $28,735 by year four, a 12% decline that's hard to explain and suggests graduates may struggle to find stable career progression.

The debt burden of $19,587 sits above both state and national medians, though the 0.60 debt-to-earnings ratio remains manageable by typical standards. For a community college program serving a population where 42% receive Pell grants, that debt load deserves scrutiny—especially when paired with declining earnings. The small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift significantly with more data, but the earnings trajectory is troubling regardless.

If your child is considering this program, the state-level performance provides some reassurance that it's competitive locally, but the falling earnings and above-average debt make it a shakier bet than other Louisiana options. Delgado offers significantly stronger outcomes for likely similar tuition costs.