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Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana

2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana

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

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in Louisiana to see which ones had the most popular online programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
1,435 Total Awards
$40,297 Average Earnings
$27,108 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Nicholls State University to be the most popular school for trade school students in Louisiana. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana that handed out 1,435 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,108 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Nicholls State University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,297 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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2,210 Total Awards
$38,919 Average Earnings
$28,134 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Natchitoches, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,210 students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,134 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $180, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, NSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,919 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

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1,774 Total Awards
$43,072 Average Earnings
$26,123 Avg Student Debt

The programs at University of Louisiana at Monroe helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Louisiana. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,774 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,123 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $77 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from ULM, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,072 during the early years of their career. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
831 Total Awards
$53,910 Average Earnings
$11,035 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Fletcher Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Fletcher Technical Community College is a small public school situated in Schriever, Louisiana. It awarded 831 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $11,035 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Fletcher Technical Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $53,910 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

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#5

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, Louisiana
2,802 Total Awards
$33,650 Average Earnings
$22,133 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Delgado Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Louisiana. Delgado Community College is a public institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,802 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $22,133 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Delgado Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,650 during the early years of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, Louisiana
1,988 Total Awards
$41,611 Average Earnings

SOWELA Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and it awarded 1,988 degrees in 2021-2022.

After graduating from SOWELA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,611 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

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#7

Herzing University - Kenner

Metairie, Louisiana
122 Total Awards
$40,994 Average Earnings
$30,772 Avg Student Debt

Herzing University - Kenner came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Herzing University - Kenner is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Metairie, Louisiana that handed out 122 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,772 in student loans.After graduating from Herzing University - Kenner, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,994 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

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#8

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
1,555 Total Awards
$36,548 Average Earnings
$18,822 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Bossier Parish Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Bossier Parish Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Bossier City, Louisiana. It awarded 1,555 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $18,822 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Bossier Parish Community College graduates make an average of $36,548 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

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382 Total Awards
$43,590 Average Earnings
$14,914 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Eunice came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Eunice, Louisiana, the small public school handed out 382 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from LSU Eunice accumulate an average of $14,914 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from LSU Eunice, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,590 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

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#10

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
2,330 Total Awards
$45,053 Average Earnings
$26,848 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana Tech University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, the fairly large public school handed out 2,330 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,848 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $252, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Louisiana Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,053 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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#11

Louisiana State University - Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana
737 Total Awards
$39,225 Average Earnings
$21,562 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana State University - Alexandria ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a public institution located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 737 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Louisiana State University - Alexandria accumulate an average of $21,562 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Louisiana State University - Alexandria graduates make an average of $39,225 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

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#12

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
3,420 Total Awards
$41,411 Average Earnings
$27,083 Avg Student Debt

University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 3,420 students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from UL Lafayette accumulate an average of $27,083 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $192 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UL Lafayette graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,411 during the early year of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana
242 Total Awards
$44,206 Average Earnings
$19,437 Avg Student Debt

Southern University at Shreveport came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Southern University at Shreveport is a small public school located in Shreveport, Louisiana that handed out 242 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,437 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Southern University at Shreveport graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,206 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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#14

Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana
1,502 Total Awards
$28,591 Average Earnings
$12,101 Avg Student Debt

Louisiana Delta Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Monroe, Louisiana, the small public school awarded 1,502 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,101 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, LDCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,591 during the early year of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

Infinity College

Lafayette, Louisiana
215 Total Awards
$23,727 Average Earnings

Infinity College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 215 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

During the early years of their career, Infinity College graduates make an average of $23,727 annually. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

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#15

University of Holy Cross

New Orleans, Louisiana
182 Total Awards
$48,277 Average Earnings
$50,213 Avg Student Debt

University of Holy Cross came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 182 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from UHC accumulate an average of $50,213 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UHC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,277 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 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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