Trade Schools in Alexandria, LA

Alexandria, LA has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 2 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 1,146 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,145 to $24,805, with a median of $15,558 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $35,984 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, Blue Cliff College-Alexandria and Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria.

4
Schools
1,146
Graduates last year
$15,558
Median program tuition
$35,984
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Alexandria, LA

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Blue Cliff College-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant and 1 more
Average net price
$35,756
Completion rate
54%
Type
Private for-profit

Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$21,283
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Alexandria

Pineville Beauty School

Pineville, LA

Programs
Cosmetology and Nail Technician
Average net price
$15,492
Completion rate
53%
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $15,558 (range $10,145 to $24,805, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria ($10,145) and Blue Cliff College-Alexandria ($10,748). 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 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 19 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $35,984 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 Alexandria, LA?

Yes. 2 public schools offer it, including Central Louisiana Technical Community College and Louisiana State University-Alexandria.

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.