C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
61/100 · earnings-weighted

Baton Rouge Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 27%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C
45/100
Experience
D
35/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

10,859
Total Enrollment
27%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
29.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,007
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Baton Rouge Community College ▼

57% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$253,139
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,310
1-Year Change
+2.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Baton Rouge Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,581
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$29,382
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,450
Median debt at graduation
31%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
45.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 77th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Baton Rouge Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$103,572$142,004+93%#1 of 40#1$10,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,249$76,746-5%#623 of 962#261$16,712
Construction Management$40,032$72,619+1%#4 of 7#2$10,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$50,625————$11,233
Business/Commerce$32,498$44,719-10%#148 of 205#94$14,750
Legal Support Services$30,115$42,298-5%#78 of 109#40—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36,066$41,587-11%#328 of 426#198$19,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$40,880—————
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,650$39,734-10%#708 of 947#330$12,500
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians$33,705—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Baton Rouge Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $253,139
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,310/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 70802 (11.7% cap, Baton Rouge)

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🏆 Where Baton Rouge Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
of 8 schools
#6
Retail Management
of 12 schools
#11
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 17 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,237 $3,237

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
65%
Receive Pell Grants
45%
Take Out Loans
$10,007
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,219
$30,001 - $48,000$9,271
$48,001 - $75,000$11,345
$75,001 - $110,000$14,678
$110,001+$15,093

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 985 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 132 grads/yr Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 100 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 100 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 99 grads/yr Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation 77 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 61 grads/yr Retail Management 56 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 51 grads/yr Construction Management, General 50 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 38 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 38 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 37 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 32 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 30 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 27 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Electrician 24 grads/yr Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Baton Rouge Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Industrial engineering technologists and technicians
$65k/yr 74,600 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs

Student Demographics

10,859
Total Students
65%
Women
41%
Traditional Age (18-24)
57%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Hispanic 5%
Black 57%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 57%
With Family 43%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,222 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 20%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%
Fully Online 57%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%
25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Baton Rouge Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Baton Rouge Community College?
Tuition at Baton Rouge Community College is $3,237 for in-state students and $3,237 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,007.
What is the graduation rate at Baton Rouge Community College?
The graduation rate at Baton Rouge Community College is 27%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Baton Rouge Community College a good school?
Baton Rouge Community College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Baton Rouge Community College?
Baton Rouge Community College has a total enrollment of 10,859 students.
Is there rental demand near Baton Rouge Community College?
Yes! Approximately 57% of students at Baton Rouge Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 6,222 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Baton Rouge area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology