Trade Schools in Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 2,052 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $585 to $29,800, with a median of $14,450 across the 15 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,237 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at South Louisiana Community College, Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette and Infinity College.

7
Schools
2,052
Graduates last year
$14,450
Median program tuition
$30,237
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Lafayette, LA

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South Louisiana Community College

Lafayette, LA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CNA and 10 more
Average net price
$9,430
Completion rate
35%
Type
Public

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding and 1 more
Average net price
$25,286
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Infinity College

Lafayette, LA

Programs
CNA, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$160
Completion rate
95%
Type
Private for-profit

Cosmetology Training Center

Lafayette, LA

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$12,425
Completion rate
82%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Lafayette

J's Barber College

New Iberia, LA

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$31,051
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Lafayette, LA?

The median published tuition is $14,450 (range $585 to $29,800, 15 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Infinity College ($585), Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette ($12,000) and Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus ($14,450). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (1 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 48 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,237 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Lafayette, LA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including South Louisiana Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.