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Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana

2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana

7 Schools Ranked
$4,267 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 7 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Louisiana

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
447 Total Awards
$4,283 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Bossier Parish Community College to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Louisiana. Located in Bossier City, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 447 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

Bossier Parish Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,283. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bossier Parish Community College. In 2020-2021 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
309 Total Awards
$4,119 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 7 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Fletcher Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Schriever, Louisiana is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 309 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Fletcher Technical Community College is $4,119. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Fletcher Technical Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
323 Total Awards
$4,205 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means South Louisiana Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 323 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

South Louisiana Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,205. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

South Louisiana Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,072 Total Awards
$4,203 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 7 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Northshore Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Lacombe, Louisiana, and it awarded 1,072 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,203 to cover tuition and fees at Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 28% took at least some of their classes online.

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519 Total Awards
$4,159 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana Delta Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the small public school awarded 519 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.

LDCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,159. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

LDCC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
787 Total Awards
$4,679 Average Tuition & Fees

Delgado Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Delgado Community College is a public institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 787 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Delgado Community College is $4,679. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delgado Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
102 Total Awards
$4,221 Average Tuition & Fees

Baton Rouge Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Louisiana list. This medium-sized public school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 102 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $4,221 to cover tuition and fees at BRCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at BRCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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