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2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 100 schools in Louisiana to see which ones were the most popular programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana
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Our analysis found Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington to be the most popular school for trade school students in Louisiana. This small private for-profit school is located in Covington, Louisiana, and it awarded 1,847 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,238 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $88. During the early years of their career, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Covington graduates make an average of $19,388 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Louisiana Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is located in Alexandria, Louisiana and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,626 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,675 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Central Louisiana Technical Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,202 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you attend Northshore Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus is located in Lacombe, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,661 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus accumulate an average of $11,332 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northshore Technical College-Sullivan Main Campus graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $25,158 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Out of the 100 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. NLTCC is a public institution located in Minden, Louisiana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 886 degrees in 2021-2022.
After graduating from NLTCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,691 during the early years of their career. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SOWELA Technical Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana list. SOWELA is a public institution located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The school has a small population, 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.
Delgado 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 fairly large public school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 2,802 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,133 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Delgado Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,650 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
South Louisiana Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #7 on the list. Lafayette, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,646 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,148 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, South Louisiana Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,203 during the early year of their career. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport is a private for-profit institution located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 547 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport accumulate an average of $6,163 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Diesel Driving Academy, Shreveport, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,729 during the early years of their career. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.
Louisiana Delta Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Louisiana Delta Community College is a small public school located in Monroe, Louisiana that handed out 1,502 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $12,101 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from LDCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,591 during the early years of their career. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #10, Diesel Driving Academy, Baton Rouge did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 448 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $6,002 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Diesel Driving Academy, Baton Rouge graduates make an average of $37,132 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
River Parishes Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. River Parishes Community College is a small public school located in Gonzales, Louisiana that handed out 672 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from River Parishes Community College accumulate an average of $13,129 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Blue Cliff College - Metairie landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Metairie, Louisiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 409 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,804 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $83 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Blue Cliff College - Metairie graduates make an average of $20,370 annually. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Fletcher Technical Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Fletcher Technical Community College is a public institution located in Schriever, Louisiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 831 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,035 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Fletcher Technical Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,910 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
Baton Rouge Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Baton Rouge Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 1,531 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $15,218 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, BRCC graduates make an average of $35,409 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
With a ranking of #15, Infinity College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Infinity College is located in Lafayette, Louisiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 215 degrees to qualified students.
After graduating from Infinity College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $23,727 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Bossier Parish Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #16 on the list. Bossier Parish Community College is located in Bossier City, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,555 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $18,822 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Bossier Parish Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,548 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Nunez Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Located in Chalmette, Louisiana, the small public school awarded 473 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $13,263 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Nunez Community College graduates make an average of $35,573 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #18 on the list. Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is a very small private for-profit school situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awarded 397 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $7,427 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $39 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $20,306 during the early years of their career. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Blue Cliff College - Alexandria ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana list. Blue Cliff College - Alexandria is located in Alexandria, Louisiana and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 275 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Blue Cliff College - Alexandria accumulate an average of $11,633 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $83, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Blue Cliff College - Alexandria graduates make an average of $19,051 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
With a ranking of #20, Crescent City Bartending School did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 426 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $5,494 in student loans.After graduating from Crescent Schools, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $19,140 during the early years of their career. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
ITI Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the very small private for-profit school handed out 241 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,397 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $162 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ITI Technical College graduates make an average of $48,291 annually. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
Nicholls State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #22 on the list. Nicholls State University is located in Thibodaux, Louisiana and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,435 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from Nicholls State University accumulate an average of $27,108 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Nicholls State University graduates make an average of $40,297 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana list. West Monroe, Louisiana is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 200 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,322 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $39. During the early years of their career, Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe graduates make an average of $20,606 annually. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Blue Cliff College - Lafayette landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the very small private for-profit school awarded 199 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,072 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $83. Once they receive their degree, Blue Cliff College - Lafayette graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $20,586 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Fortis College - Baton Rouge came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Trade Schools in Louisiana ranking. Fortis College - Baton Rouge is a very small private for-profit school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 189 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $18,643 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $67. During the early years of their career, Fortis College - Baton Rouge graduates make an average of $34,128 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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