Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians associate's degree programs in Louisiana
Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Louisiana
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Baton Rouge Community CollegeBaton Rouge · $16,000 federal debt$142,0042SOWELA Technical Community CollegeLake Charles · $7,457 federal debt$127,7013River Parishes Community CollegeGonzales · $11,187 federal debt$103,1794ITI Technical CollegeBaton Rouge · $18,383 federal debt$82,5825Nunez Community CollegeChalmette · $17,800 federal debt$73,9516South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette · $13,500 federal debt$65,2437Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe · Debt not reported$64,560
CAREER CONTEXT IN LA
What related occupations pay in Louisiana
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
17-3029Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
- State median wage
- $58,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,200–$79,250
- State employment
- 2,110
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- Annual openings
- 5,400
17-3023Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- State median wage
- $82,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,570–$101,630
- State employment
- 1,000
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 8,100
51-4121Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
- State median wage
- $62,250
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,680–$77,310
- State employment
- 13,690
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 40,300
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Louisiana; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baton Rouge Community College | Baton Rouge | $142,004 | $16,000 |
| 2 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles | $127,701 | $7,457 |
| 3 | River Parishes Community College | Gonzales | $103,179 | $11,187 |
| 4 | ITI Technical College | Baton Rouge | $82,582 | $18,383 |
| 5 | Nunez Community College | Chalmette | $73,951 | $17,800 |
| 6 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette | $65,243 | $13,500 |
| 7 | Louisiana Delta Community College | Monroe | $64,560 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians in Louisiana
What do Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates earn in Louisiana?
Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $82,582 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $13,500 among the 6 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Louisiana colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Baton Rouge Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.