River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, LA · Public · Associate degree-granting

River Parishes Community College is a public institution in Gonzales, Louisiana, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,880 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,848 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 30.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.15x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,756 per year. The most popular programs include Industrial Production Technology, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, and Practical Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,848
Graduation Rate
30.3%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$10,756
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.15x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,880
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
50.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,079
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,079
Pell Grant Rate
40.8%
Federal Loan Rate
28.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$9,922
Income $30K–$48K
$9,548
Income $48K–$75K
$11,534
Income $110K+
$15,779

Student Demographics

Women
59.9%
White
46.6%
Black
42.8%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
3.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.1%

Accreditations

Programs (19)

Associate (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 111
Industrial Production Technology $103,179 110
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 55
Business Operations Not reported 9
Education Not reported 8
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 3
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 152
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Not reported 112
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 91
Practical Nursing $47,757 35
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 31
Business Operations Not reported 25
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 24
Machinist Not reported 15
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 9
Health Services Administration Not reported 4
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Associate 1

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