2023 Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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 Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 19 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for trade school students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Trade Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana
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Our analysis found Baton Rouge Community College to be the best value school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Louisiana. BRCC is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 543 associate degrees to qualified students.
BRCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,221 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $16,029 in loans while pursuing their degree.
BRCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
BRCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Louisiana list.
Out of the 19 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s value ranking, Fletcher Technical Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Fletcher Technical Community College is located in Schriever, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 201 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Fletcher Technical Community College are $4,119 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,335 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Fletcher Technical Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 19 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s value ranking, Bossier Parish Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Bossier Parish Community College is a public institution located in Bossier City, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 574 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bossier Parish Community College are $4,283 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,693 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bossier Parish Community College. In fact, around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South Louisiana Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list. South Louisiana Community College is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 699 associate degrees to qualified students.
South Louisiana Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,205 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,343 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. In fact, around 77% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southern University at Shreveport. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Southern University at Shreveport is a small public school located in Shreveport, Louisiana that handed out 174 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southern University at Shreveport are $4,958 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $20,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Southern University at Shreveport does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 68% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #6, Louisiana State University - Eunice did quite well on this year’s best value schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. LSU Eunice is a small public school situated in Eunice, Louisiana. It awarded 333 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
LSU Eunice undergraduate students pay an average of $10,094 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,791 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that LSU Eunice does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Delgado Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the fairly large public school handed out 1,051 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Delgado Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,679 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $23,588 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Delgado Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Nunez Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Nunez Community College is located in Chalmette, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 164 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nunez Community College are $4,255 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Nunez 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 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Nicholls State University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana that handed out 136 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Nicholls State University undergraduate students pay an average of $9,249 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,531 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Nicholls State University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Nicholls State University also took the #3 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Louisiana rankings.
University of Louisiana at Monroe came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public school located in Monroe, Louisiana that handed out 55 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ULM are $21,182 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,202 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that ULM does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
ULM also made our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Louisiana list, coming in at #4.
Louisiana Delta Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the small public school handed out 292 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at LDCC are $4,159 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $13,842 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LDCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Herzing University - Kenner landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree trade school programs. Herzing University - Kenner is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Metairie, Louisiana. It awarded 78 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Herzing University - Kenner undergraduate students pay an average of $12,750 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $24,465 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Kenner. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Herzing University - Kenner is ranked #1 for overall quality in Louisiana.
Southeastern Louisiana University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Southeastern is a public institution located in Hammond, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southeastern are $20,851 per year.
Southeastern 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This small public school is located in Alexandria, Louisiana, and it awarded 139 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Louisiana State University - Alexandria undergraduate students pay an average of $14,650 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,199 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Louisiana State University - Alexandria. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Louisiana College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Louisiana College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pineville, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Louisiana College are $19,720 a year.
Louisiana 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 2020-2021 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Louisiana College also took the #2 spot in our Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in Louisiana rankings.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school handed out 408 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NSU are $19,460 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $22,269 in loans while pursuing their degree.
NSU 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 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Remington College - Lafayette Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Trade School Associate Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Remington College - Lafayette Campus is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 17 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Remington College - Lafayette Campus are $22,272 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,194 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Remington College - Lafayette Campus is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
University of Holy Cross did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
UHC undergraduate students pay an average of $15,960 in tuition and fees each year.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UHC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
McCann School of Business & Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Monroe, Louisiana, and it awarded 35 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at McCann School of Business & Technology are $0 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $25,753 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
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*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
References
- 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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