# Southeastern Louisiana University: Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians (bachelor's)

Hammond, LA. IPEDS 160612, CIP 15.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/southeastern-louisiana-university/majors/quality-control-and-safety-technologies-technicians

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,514
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,039 (U.S. median for this major: $84,705 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,455 (U.S. median $25,604)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,666

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.53 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,039 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,507 | $47,597 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,309 | $46,700 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,380 | $56,081 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,672 | $75,524 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,184 | $82,374 | 1.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $83,039 | $23,455 | $13,154 | 45% |

## Careers
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 19-5011): median wage $77,220 Hammond, LA, $89,560 LA, $90,150 U.S.; U.S. jobs 18.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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