Business/Commerce, General

Associate's degree · South Louisiana Community College · Lafayette, LA

CIP 52.01

$25,179Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$38,236Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$12,400Median federal debt
137Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at South Louisiana Community College earn a median of $25,179 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,927 four years after graduating (middle half: $33,112–$69,450). Median debt is $12,400, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Associate's degree) at other Louisiana schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
$37,206$17,000
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever
$36,296—
Nunez Community College
Chalmette
$32,813$14,500
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge
$32,498$14,750
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles
$31,941—
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
$31,184$18,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from South Louisiana Community College make?

The median salary is $25,179 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,400.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.