Find Trade Colleges

Study Area & Zipcode

Louisiana Colleges

Find Schools Near

Louisiana Trade Schools

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

In 2021, 19,131 students received a trade school degree from a college in Louisiana, making it rank #14 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Louisiana is $9,340 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $11,536 a year.

An estimated 65% of college students in Louisiana take out loans, with the average 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 students at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington in total, 2,337 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Roughly 92% of students at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,529 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,031 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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

The total student population at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is 2,192, which includes 1,099 full-time undergraduates. 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 typical student loan amount is $6,114 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Central Louisiana Technical Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,476 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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.

34% of Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. 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.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is $24,975.

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

The total student population at Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College is 935, which includes 436 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Students who graduate from NLTCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,489 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#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.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SOWELA is $28,898.

#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 average amount of student loans is $6,082 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.7% which is much lower than the average 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

There are 5,855 students at South Louisiana Community College in total, 3,387 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

33% of South Louisiana Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,342 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,004 during the early-career years.

#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.

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

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,164 during the early-career years.

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 typical student loan amount is $4,984 a year. LDCC has a 7.9% 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 $24,465 during the early-career years.

#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 typical student loan amount 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%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Diesel Driving Academy, Baton Rouge is $38,943.

#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 school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,223 during the early-career years.

#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.

91% of Blue Cliff College - Metairie students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,949 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

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

There are 1,125 full-time undergraduates at Fletcher Technical Community College, and 2,105 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 28% of students at Fletcher Technical Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,595 a year. Fletcher Technical Community College has a 4.3% 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 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

The total student population at Baton Rouge Community College is 7,376, which includes 3,318 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at BRCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,218 a year. BRCC has a 4.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from BRCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,536 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#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.

Roughly 53% of students at Infinity College take out loans to pay for college. 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

The total student population at Bossier Parish Community College is 6,090, which includes 2,892 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 school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

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

Roughly 34% of students at Nunez Community College take out loans to pay for college. 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.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,811 during the early-career years.

#18

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

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

The total student population at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is 158, which includes 158 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 61% of students at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,644 a year. Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette has a 5.1% 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 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 students at Blue Cliff College - Alexandria in total, 521 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

72% of Blue Cliff College - Alexandria students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount 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%.

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

#20

Crescent City Bartending School

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

The total student population at Crescent City Bartending School is 268, which includes 268 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

Approximately 23% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,062 a year. The student loan default rate of 6.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Crescent Schools is $21,297.

#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 school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 39% 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. Nicholls State University has a 2.4% 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 $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. Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe has a 5.1% 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 Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe is $20,620.

#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.

Roughly 84% of students at Blue Cliff College - Lafayette take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount 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%!

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

#25

Fortis College - Baton Rouge

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

There are 408 students at Fortis College - Baton Rouge in total, 408 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 73% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,983 a year. Fortis College - Baton Rouge has a 5.5% 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 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 Delta College Inc 136
32 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 136
35 My Le’s Beauty College 135
35 Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Lafayette 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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans 78
51 John Jay Beauty College 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 Unitech Training Academy-Lake Charles 64
59 Herzing University - Kenner 64
61 Learning Bridge Career Institute 61
62 Healthcare Training Institute 56
62 Moore Career College 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 Omega Institute of Cosmetology 36
69 Guy’s Shreveport Academy of Cosmetology Inc 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 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport 18
82 Avery James School of Cosmetology 18
82 Louisiana Academy of Beauty 18
85 Park Place Premier Barber School 17
85 Cloyd’s Beauty School 1 Inc 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

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Trade Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited trade schools across the U.S.