Trade Schools in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 574 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,145 to $16,883, with a median of $15,495 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $43,267 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Delgado Community College, Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans and Stevensons Academy of Hair Design.

4
Schools
574
Graduates last year
$15,495
Median program tuition
$43,267
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in New Orleans, LA

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Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CNA and 12 more
Average net price
$11,939
Completion rate
21%
Type
Public

Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$26,502
Completion rate
45%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of New Orleans

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA

Programs
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$21,678
Completion rate
50%
Type
Private nonprofit

Blue Cliff College-Metairie

Metairie, LA

Programs
Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$24,959
Completion rate
63%
Type
Private for-profit

My Le's Beauty College

Gretna, LA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$12,354
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

John Jay Beauty College

Kenner, LA

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$8,160
Completion rate
87%
Type
Private for-profit

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA

Programs
CNA, Electrician, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 4 more
Average net price
$8,271
Completion rate
44%
Type
Public

Delta College-Slidell Campus

Slidell, LA

Programs
Dental Assistant, LPN and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$19,641
Completion rate
49%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in New Orleans, LA?

The median published tuition is $15,495 (range $10,145 to $16,883, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Unitech Training Academy-New Orleans ($10,145), Stevensons Academy of Hair Design ($14,175) and Park Place Premier Barber School ($16,883). 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 (6 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 22 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $43,267 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 New Orleans, LA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Delgado 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.