Accounting and Related Services at SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
SOWELA Technical Community College graduates in accounting and related services earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How SOWELA Technical Community College Compares for Accounting and Related Services
All 225 colleges reporting accounting and related services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prince George's Community College Largo, MD | $66,793 | $58,619 | #23 | — |
| 2 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $65,993 | $67,096 | #3 | $58,469 |
| 3 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $64,025 | $58,259 | #24 | — |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $63,903 | $58,190 | #27 | — |
| 5 | Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #1 | $52,576 |
| 6 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN | $62,891 | $67,470 | #2 | $52,576 |
| 7 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI | $62,744 | $66,156 | #5 | $40,424 |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $62,156 | $59,160 | #19 | $35,513 |
| 9 | Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | $62,081 | $66,077 | #6 | — |
| 10 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $62,072 | $65,292 | #8 | $47,400 |
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| 132 | Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA | $47,911 | $49,598 | #113 | $40,820 |
| 133 | Community College of Vermont Montpelier, VT | $47,825 | $49,120 | #119 | — |
| 134 | Northcentral Technical College Wausau, WI | $47,806 | $49,744 | #110 | $30,573 |
| 135 | SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA | $47,669 | $55,180 | #49 | $31,019 |
| 136 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $47,537 | $56,239 | #36 | $42,509 |
| 137 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $47,421 | $45,297 | #166 | — |
| 138 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY | $47,322 | $45,041 | #168 | — |
Other Majors at SOWELA Technical Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $127,701 | $75,239 | #3 of 40 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $91,057 | $51,912 | #5 of 60 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,515 | $72,690 | #836 of 962 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $55,019 | — | #26 of 39 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | $52,083 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $45,091 | $31,941 | #144 of 205 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,884 | $23,832 | #410 of 426 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $30,360 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do SOWELA Technical Community College accounting and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,019 one year after graduating and $47,669 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does SOWELA Technical Community College rank for accounting and related services?
Among 225 colleges reporting earnings for accounting and related services graduates, SOWELA Technical Community College ranks #135 by median pay four years after graduation, and #49 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is accounting and related services at SOWELA Technical Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for accounting and related services ($47,660).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.