Engineering Technologies at River Parishes Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at River Parishes Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
River Parishes Community College is in Gonzales, LA.
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Studying Online at River Parishes Community College
Distance learning is available at River Parishes Community College. Among 2,597 students, 786 (30%) studied exclusively online and 652 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from River Parishes Community College
Graduates of River Parishes Community College’s Engineering Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $65,953 |
| 3 years | $92,161 |
| 4 years | $97,526 |
| 5 years | $108,288 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Engineering Technologies graduates from River Parishes Community College earn a median of $97,526, compared with $70,869 for all River Parishes Community College graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from River Parishes Community College stands at $11,187.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at River Parishes Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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