South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, LA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, South Louisiana Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 5,035 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $31,432 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 30.2%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.86x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,564 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Business, Practical Nursing, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,432
Graduation Rate
30.2%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$12,564
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.5x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.86x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
5,035
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
53.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,210
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,210
Pell Grant Rate
50.3%
Federal Loan Rate
35.9%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$11,793
Income $30K–$48K
$11,823
Income $48K–$75K
$14,266
Income $110K+
$17,696

Student Demographics

Women
59.5%
White
44.7%
Black
42.9%
Hispanic
4.7%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
3.6%

Accreditations

Programs (39)

Associate (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $36,681 238
Business $38,236 137
Practical Nursing Not reported 82
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $71,640 47
Registered Nursing $83,584 43
Industrial Production Technology $65,243 32
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other Not reported 30
Criminal Justice & Corrections $32,272 23
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 20
Clinical Laboratory Science $55,737 17
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 14
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 13
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 10
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 7
Computer Programming Not reported 6
Electrical Equipment Repair Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (19)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 344
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $60,782 250
Practical Nursing $46,831 121
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $52,728 101
Electrical & Power Transmission $55,415 63
Machinist $43,484 63
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $29,397 50
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians $69,576 47
Electrical Equipment Repair $36,422 45
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 31
Heating & Air Conditioning $45,758 25
Culinary Arts and Related Services $22,441 22
Computer Programming Not reported 19
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 13
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians Not reported 11
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 9
Marine Transportation Not reported 5
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Computer Software Engineering Not reported 3
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 2
Air Transportation Associate 2
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 1

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