Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Delgado Community College, based in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 11,668 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $33,305 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 22.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $20,198, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.65x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,747 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Accounting, Electrical & Power Transmission, and Real Estate.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$33,305
Graduation Rate
22.9%
Median Debt
$20,198
Average Net Price
$9,747
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.42x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.65x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,668
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
49.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,279
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,279
Pell Grant Rate
63.9%
Federal Loan Rate
45.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$8,734
Income $30K–$48K
$8,880
Income $48K–$75K
$12,578
Income $110K+
$17,285
Student Demographics
Women
64.5%
White
26.1%
Black
52.6%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.7%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (62)
Associate (29)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $82,163 | 293 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,920 | 223 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $62,005 | 76 |
| Business Administration & Management | $40,697 | 72 |
| Business | $44,673 | 69 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $55,682 | 44 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $35,739 | 42 |
| Accounting | $42,677 | 37 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 26 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 25 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $34,540 | 24 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 20 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 15 |
| Education | Not reported | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $30,671 | 13 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 12 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 11 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $33,103 | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 8 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 8 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | $39,354 | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, General | Not reported | 3 |
| Data Processing | $45,367 | 1 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $67,709 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (31)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,742 | 713 |
| Accounting | $42,728 | 120 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $39,388 | 106 |
| Real Estate | Not reported | 104 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $51,677 | 96 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 95 |
| Practical Nursing | $63,070 | 93 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 83 |
| Machinist | $42,367 | 71 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $45,941 | 50 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $26,805 | 41 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 35 |
| Health Services Administration | $36,121 | 29 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 27 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $52,614 | 25 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 24 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $43,653 | 22 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 22 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 21 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 20 |
| Entrepreneurship | $32,459 | 18 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 13 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $31,381 | 11 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | Not reported | 8 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Finance | Not reported | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Colleges in Louisiana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Louisiana
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Louisiana
- Most Affordable Colleges in Louisiana
- Best ROI Colleges in Louisiana
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