Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians at River Parishes Community College
Ranked 1st of 32 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of River Parishes Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians earn a median $54,965 one year after graduating, rising to $122,253 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 100% above the national median of $60,997 for this field, ranking 1st of 32 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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