Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at River Parishes Community College
Associate's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Parishes Community College | — | $29,185 | — |
| McNeese State University | $37,650 | $39,932 | +6% |
| Nunez Community College | $24,843 | $37,373 | +50% |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $34,148 | $36,075 | +6% |
| Delgado Community College | $26,311 | $34,429 | +31% |
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)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 River Parishes Community CollegeGonzales | $4,079 | $27,266* | $29,185 | $17,789* | — |
 McNeese State UniversityLake Charles | $8,460 | $37,650* | $39,932 | $17,125* | 0.45 |
 Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches | $8,864 | $34,148* | $36,075 | $23,735* | 0.70 |
 Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge | $4,221 | $28,650* | $32,528 | $17,300* | 0.60 |
 Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City | $4,283 | $27,632* | $29,780 | $19,750* | 0.71 |
 Louisiana State University-EuniceEunice | $4,730 | $27,391* | $26,420 | $12,000* | 0.44 |
| National Median | — | $27,248* | — | $10,950* | 0.40 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 10 similar programs in LA. Actual outcomes may vary.