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99 Colleges
$37,360 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$25,405 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Louisiana ranked #14 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2021. Around 19,131 students received some type of diploma that year. Louisiana colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $9,340 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $11,536 per year.

About 65% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,351 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
92% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,337 full-time undergraduates at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington, and 2,337 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 92% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,529 a year. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington has a 4.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,031 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,098 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,099 full-time undergraduates at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, and 2,192 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

32% of Central Louisiana Technical Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,114 a year. Central Louisiana Technical Community College has a 6.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Central Louisiana Technical Community College is $26,476.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,203 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northshore Technical Community College is 3,552, which includes 1,424 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 34% of students at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,807 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,975 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,109 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 436 full-time undergraduates at NLTCC, and 935 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NLTCC is $28,489.

#5

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,325 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at SOWELA Technical Community College is 2,914, which includes 1,492 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 1% of students at SOWELA take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,958 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from SOWELA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,898 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,679 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Delgado Community College is 13,251, which includes 4,792 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 38% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,082 a year. Delgado Community College has a 5.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Delgado Community College is $26,241.

#7

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,205 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at South Louisiana Community College is 5,855, which includes 3,387 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,342 a year. South Louisiana Community College has a 4.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from South Louisiana Community College is $28,004.

#8

Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
54% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport is 249, which includes 249 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

54% of Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,898 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,164 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$4,159 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,874 students at LDCC in total, 1,807 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 42% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,984 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from LDCC is $24,465.

#10

Diesel Driving Academy, Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 291 students at Diesel Driving Academy, Baton Rouge in total, 291 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,943 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,943 during the early-career years.

#11

River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,079 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,755 students at River Parishes Community College in total, 1,284 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 21% of students at River Parishes Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,638 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from River Parishes Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,223 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Blue Cliff College - Metairie

Metairie, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
91% Freshmen Loans

There are 987 students at Blue Cliff College - Metairie in total, 987 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

Roughly 91% of students at Blue Cliff College - Metairie take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,949 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Blue Cliff College - Metairie is $19,146.

#13

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,119 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fletcher Technical Community College is 2,105, which includes 1,125 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 28% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,595 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fletcher Technical Community College is $28,909.

#14

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,221 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,318 full-time undergraduates at BRCC, and 7,376 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

29% of BRCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,218 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BRCC is $28,536.

#15

Infinity College

Lafayette, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Infinity College is 278, which includes 274 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

53% of Infinity College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,701 a year.

#16

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,283 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,090 students at Bossier Parish Community College in total, 2,892 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,323 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Bossier Parish Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,537 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$4,255 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 790 full-time undergraduates at Nunez Community College, and 2,166 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

34% of Nunez Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,512 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Nunez Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,811 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#18

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 158 full-time undergraduates at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette, and 158 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

61% of Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,644 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is $20,620.

#19

Blue Cliff College - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
72% Freshmen Loans

There are 521 full-time undergraduates at Blue Cliff College - Alexandria, and 521 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Roughly 72% of students at Blue Cliff College - Alexandria take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,837 a year. Blue Cliff College - Alexandria has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $19,146 during the early-career years.

#20

Crescent City Bartending School

New Orleans, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 268 full-time undergraduates at Crescent Schools, and 268 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 23% of students at Crescent Schools take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,062 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $21,297 during the early-career years.

#21

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,711 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
87% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at ITI Technical College is 603, which includes 603 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

87% of ITI Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $9,966 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from ITI Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $56,463 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
Public Public vs. Private
$8,156 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Nicholls State University is 6,769, of which 6,134 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,968 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Nicholls State University is 4.6 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

50% of Nicholls State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,271 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,722 during the early-career years.

#23

Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe

West Monroe, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
67% Freshmen Loans

There are 83 full-time undergraduates at Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe, and 83 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

67% of Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,337 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $20,620 during the early-career years.

#24

Blue Cliff College - Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
84% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Blue Cliff College - Lafayette is 288, which includes 288 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

84% of Blue Cliff College - Lafayette students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,862 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Blue Cliff College - Lafayette with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $19,146 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Fortis College - Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,881 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fortis College - Baton Rouge is 408, which includes 408 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 73% of students at Fortis College - Baton Rouge take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,983 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Fortis College - Baton Rouge is $27,717.

Other Louisiana Trade Schools

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Louisiana Tech University 171
27 Unitech Training Academy-Houma 169
28 Medical Training College 160
29 Northwestern State University of Louisiana 147
30 Unitech Training Academy-Metairie 145
31 Remington College - Lafayette Campus 137
32 Southeastern Louisiana University 136
32 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 136
32 Delta College Inc 136
35 Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette 135
35 My Le’s Beauty College 135
37 Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette Campus 130
38 Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 128
39 University of Louisiana at Monroe 126
40 Remington College - Shreveport Campus 123
41 Blue Cliff College - Houma 117
42 Compass Career College 115
43 Southern University at Shreveport 111
44 Ayers Career College 105
45 Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School 103
46 Delta College - Slidell Campus 97
47 Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Baton Rouge 92
48 Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge 87
49 LaSalle Tech 86
50 Delta College of Arts & Technology 81
51 John Jay Beauty College 78
51 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans 78
53 Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Metairie 76
54 McCann School of Business & Technology 74
55 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University 73
56 Louisiana State University - Eunice 71
57 Vanguard College of Cosmetology-Baton Rouge 66
58 Eastern College of Health Vocations, New Orleans 65
59 Herzing University - Kenner 64
59 Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles 64
61 Learning Bridge Career Institute 61
62 Moore Career College 56
62 Healthcare Training Institute 56
64 Louisiana Culinary Institute 53
65 Cosmetology Training Center 47
66 Remington College - Baton Rouge Campus 44
67 Cloyd’s Beauty School 3 Inc 40
68 McNeese State University 38
69 Guy’s Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc 36
69 Omega Institute of Cosmetology 36
71 Louisiana State University - Alexandria 32
71 Stage One-The Hair School 32
73 University of Holy Cross 29
74 Denham Springs Beauty School 27
74 Opelousas School of Cosmetology 27
76 Pineville Beauty School 23
77 Grambling State University 22
77 Stevensons Academy of Hair Design 22
77 Tulane University of Louisiana 22
80 VH Barber & Styling Academy 20
81 J’s Barber College 19
82 Avery James School of Cosmetology 18
82 Louisiana Academy of Beauty 18
82 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport 18
85 Cloyd’s Beauty School 1 Inc 17
85 Park Place Premier Barber School 17
87 Southern University at New Orleans 16
88 Ray J’s College of Hair 15
89 Louisiana College 14
90 Baton Rouge General School of Nursing 13
91 Celebrity Stylist Beauty School 12
92 Bos-Man’s Barber College 11
93 Celebrity Barber School 10
94 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 8
95 Blalock’s Professional Beauty College 7
96 Cloyd’s Barber School 2 Inc 5
97 Southern University and A & M College 4
98 University of New Orleans 0
98 Xavier University of Louisiana 0

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