Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at River Parishes Community College
Associate's Degree
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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Parishes Community College | — | $29,185 | — | — |
| McNeese State University | $37,650 | $39,932 | $17,125 | 0.45 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $34,148 | $36,075 | $23,735 | 0.70 |
| Baton Rouge Community College | $28,650 | $32,528 | $17,300 | 0.60 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | $27,632 | $29,780 | $19,750 | 0.71 |
| Louisiana State University-Eunice | $27,391 | $26,420 | $12,000 | 0.44 |
| National Median | $27,248 | — | $10,950 | 0.40 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 River Parishes Community College, approximately 35% 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.