Business/Commerce at SOWELA Technical Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How SOWELA Technical Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
SOWELA Technical Community College graduates earn $32k, placing them in the 31th percentile of all business/commerce associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Louisiana
Business/Commerce associates's programs at peer institutions in Louisiana (12 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOWELA Technical Community College | $31,941 | — | — | — |
| Delgado Community College | $37,206 | $35,246 | $22,000 | 0.59 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College | $36,296 | — | — | — |
| Nunez Community College | $32,813 | $28,735 | $19,587 | 0.60 |
| Baton Rouge Community College | $32,498 | $40,487 | $13,766 | 0.42 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | $31,184 | $34,783 | $24,353 | 0.78 |
| National Median | $36,591 | — | $13,437 | 0.37 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Louisiana
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Louisiana schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delgado Community College New Orleans | $4,678 | $37,206 | $22,000 |
| Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever | $4,219 | $36,296 | — |
| Nunez Community College Chalmette | $4,255 | $32,813 | $19,587 |
| Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge | $4,221 | $32,498 | $13,766 |
| Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City | $4,283 | $31,184 | $24,353 |
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 SOWELA Technical Community College, approximately 42% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.