Is River Parishes Community College worth it?

Gonzales, LA · Public · 2-year

River Parishes Community College is a public, two-year institution in Gonzales, Louisiana (rural area). It awarded 1,375 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in industrial production technologies, instrumentation technology and general studies.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$44,270

Median earnings 4 years after

$62,593

Median earnings 10 years after

$37,848

Average net price

$10,756

Completion rate

30%

Completions (2024)

1,375

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,880

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$57,379$103,17971
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$43,978$47,75735
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate$47,726N/A26
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Education, GeneralAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Plumbing and Related Water Supply ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Undergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesCertificate 1-2 yrs161
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, OtherCertificate under 12 weeks160
Medical/Clinical AssistantCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr137
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr125
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, OtherAssociate93
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, OtherCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr89
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, OtherCertificate 1-2 yrs70
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianCertificate 12 weeks to 1 yr66
Instrumentation Technology/TechnicianAssociate60
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherAssociate60

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Manufacturing21%707
Health Care and Social Assistance15%499
Construction15%493
Retail Trade11%365
Accommodation and Food Services8%260
Transportation and Warehousing6%195
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services6%186
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5%162

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Sources: federal figures for River Parishes Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page