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2023 Best Trade Schools in Louisiana

20 Schools Ranked
$37,006 Average Earnings
$28,284 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Schools in Louisiana

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#1

Herzing University - Kenner

Metairie, Louisiana
122 Total Awards

Our analysis found Herzing University - Kenner to be the best school for trade school students in Louisiana. Located in Metairie, Louisiana, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 122 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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1,774 Total Awards

Out of the 20 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the # 2 spot on the list. ULM is a public institution located in Monroe, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,774 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#3

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
3,420 Total Awards

Out of the 20 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the # 3 spot on the list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 3,420 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#4

Remington College - Lafayette Campus

Lafayette, Louisiana
150 Total Awards

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Remington College - Lafayette Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Remington College - Lafayette Campus is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 150 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#5

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
1,435 Total Awards

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Nicholls State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Nicholls State University is a public institution located in Thibodaux, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,435 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#6

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
2,330 Total Awards

Louisiana Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Ruston, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,330 students in 2021-2022.

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2,210 Total Awards

Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 2,210 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#8

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
1,555 Total Awards

Bossier Parish Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Located in Bossier City, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,555 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#9

South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, Louisiana
1,646 Total Awards

South Louisiana Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. South Louisiana Community College is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,646 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#10

Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
737 Total Awards

Louisiana State University - Alexandria came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. This small public school is located in Alexandria, Louisiana, and it awarded 737 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#11

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
831 Total Awards

Fletcher Technical Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Located in Schriever, Louisiana, the small public school handed out 831 degrees in 2021-2022.

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382 Total Awards

Louisiana State University - Eunice landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. This small public school is located in Eunice, Louisiana, and it awarded 382 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#13

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
2,189 Total Awards

Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Louisiana list. This fairly large public school is located in Hammond, Louisiana, and it awarded 2,189 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#14

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
182 Total Awards

University of Holy Cross came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 182 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#15

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
242 Total Awards

Southern University at Shreveport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students. It came in at #15 on the list. Southern University at Shreveport is located in Shreveport, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 242 degrees to qualified students.

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1,661 Total Awards

Northshore Technical Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Lacombe, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,661 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#17

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, Louisiana
473 Total Awards

Nunez Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Nunez Community College is a public institution located in Chalmette, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 473 degrees in 2021-2022.

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#18

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
1,502 Total Awards

Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best trade school programs. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the small public school awarded 1,502 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

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#19

Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1,531 Total Awards

Baton Rouge Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. BRCC is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,531 degrees to qualified students.

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#20

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
2,802 Total Awards

Delgado Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Delgado Community College is a fairly large public school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 2,802 degrees in 2021-2022.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 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%.

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