River Parishes Community College

Public certificate school in Gonzales, LA that costs an average of $8,411 a year after financial aid and graduates 37% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$8,411
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,167

PublicRural (fringe)1,880 undergraduates

Cost of River Parishes Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,102
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,834
Books and supplies$1,385
Average net price after aid$8,411

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$7,551
$30,001–48,000$7,501
$48,001–75,000$8,319
$75,001–110,000$11,503
$110,001+$13,842

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with River Parishes Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate37%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,455
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$40,167
Rank in Louisiana (earnings)5th of 53 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$10,500
Typical monthly loan payment$119 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants43%
Students with federal loans29%

Majors and programs at River Parishes Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services228—$9,500
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services54——
Computer and Information Sciences9——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians46——
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians293——
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies———
Health and Medical Administrative Services138——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)54——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians13——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians471——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities192——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants63—$14,545
Precision Metal Working45——

Associate's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians115$64,978$10,250
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians203$64,954$11,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities196$37,567$18,930
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services24——
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications7——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician———
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians8——
Education12——
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians5——

Similar colleges in Louisiana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Fletcher Technical Community CollegeSchriever$9,493—$37,504
Nunez Community CollegeChalmette$8,271—$40,271
Northshore Technical Community CollegeLacombe$8,484—$34,133
SOWELA Technical Community CollegeLake Charles$6,795—$39,491
Louisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe$11,672—$34,430
Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeAlexandria$5,162—$35,811
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegeMinden$14,899—$37,978
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City$8,389—$37,382

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About River Parishes Community College

TypePublic certificate school
LocationGonzales, LA
SettingRural (fringe)
Undergraduates1,880
Student-to-faculty ratio24 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiterpcc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does River Parishes Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,102 a year (tuition and fees: $4,834). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,411 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,551.

How much do River Parishes Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $40,167 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 53 similar colleges in Louisiana.

What is River Parishes Community College's graduation rate?

37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.