Northshore Technical Community College

Lacombe, LA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Lacombe, Louisiana, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, Northshore Technical Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,505 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $29,734 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 37.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.48x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,773 per year. The most popular programs include Computer Systems Networking, Machinist, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Electrical & Power Transmission, and Health Aides & Attendants.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,734
Graduation Rate
37.9%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$10,773
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.76x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.48x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,505
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,299
Pell Grant Rate
24.5%
Federal Loan Rate
16.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,584
Income $30K–$48K
$10,300
Income $48K–$75K
$12,568
Income $110K+
$16,668

Student Demographics

Women
60.7%
White
50.1%
Black
39.0%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
4.3%

Accreditations

Programs (24)

Associate (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Not reported 69
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 52
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 17
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Not reported 10
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 10
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 5

Undergraduate Certificate (18)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 448
Machinist $41,162 404
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 263
Electrical & Power Transmission $54,434 243
Health Aides & Attendants $19,442 120
Practical Nursing $51,796 108
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 96
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $32,380 84
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 82
Business Operations Not reported 63
Building Construction Not reported 60
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 47
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 37
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 31
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Not reported 17
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 11
Marine Transportation Not reported 10
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 9

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