Business Administration, Management and Operations at Remington College-Lafayette Campus

Remington College-Lafayette's business program sits right at Louisiana's median for earnings, but that benchmark itself is nearly $8,000 below the national average—meaning students here are earning about 23% less than business associates graduates typically make nationwide. The $26,287 first-year salary barely covers basic living expenses in Lafayette, and the 5% earnings drop by year four suggests graduates may be stuck in entry-level positions without clear advancement opportunities.

The debt picture offers a surprising bright spot: at $21,750, graduates here borrow about $9,000 less than the Louisiana median and face a manageable 0.83 debt-to-earnings ratio. With 97% of students receiving Pell grants, this program appears designed for lower-income Louisiana residents who need credentials quickly. The robust sample size confirms these aren't flukes—this is the consistent outcome for graduates.

For Louisiana families, this program functions as a local option that won't bury students in debt, but it won't launch careers either. The earnings barely exceed what many retail management positions offer, without the degree requirement. If your child can access Delgado Community College instead—which costs less and yields similar earnings—that's the smarter play. Consider this only if geographic constraints make other Louisiana community colleges inaccessible.