Best Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Degrees in Louisiana by ROI
Colleges in Louisiana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Louisiana
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$27,285
Across Louisiana programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,686
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Delgado Community College
Grad rate: 19.3% |
+$35,306 | $45,679 | $19,137 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
ITI Technical College
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$19,265 | $46,756 | $24,236 | $20,283 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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