Trade Schools in Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, LA has 11 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 10 private. Together they graduated 1,509 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,145 to $29,800, with a median of $14,450 across the 16 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $29,212 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge Community College and Fortis College-Baton Rouge.

11
Schools
1,509
Graduates last year
$14,450
Median program tuition
$29,212
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 11 schools in Baton Rouge, LA

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Baton Rouge Community College

Baton Rouge, LA

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and Cosmetology and 9 more
Average net price
$9,356
Completion rate
31%
Type
Public

Fortis College-Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
Average net price
$22,998
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Medical Training College

Baton Rouge, LA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant
Average net price
$19,494
Completion rate
57%
Type
Private for-profit

Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

Programs
Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$22,955
Completion rate
45%
Type
Private for-profit

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge, LA

Programs
Electrician, HVAC and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$22,128
Completion rate
59%
Type
Private for-profit

Ray J's College of Hair

Baton Rouge, LA

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$9,985
Completion rate
70%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Baton Rouge

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Baton Rouge, LA?

The median published tuition is $14,450 (range $10,145 to $29,800, 16 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Unitech Training Academy-Baton Rouge ($10,145), Paul Mitchell the School-Baton Rouge ($10,525) and Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge ($11,650). 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 (5 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 28 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $29,212 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 Baton Rouge, LA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Baton Rouge 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.