SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, Electrician and LPN and 4 more
- Average net price
- $6,795
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles, LA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 2 private. Together they graduated 728 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $7,410 to $18,700, with a median of $17,000 across the 3 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $19,146 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at SOWELA Technical Community College, Stage One-The Hair School and Avery James College.
3
Schools
728
Graduates last year
$17,000
Median program tuition
$19,146
Median earnings, 1 yr after
All 3 schools in Lake Charles, LA
Stage One-The Hair School
Lake Charles, LA
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $12,236
- Completion rate
- 69%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Avery James College
Lake Charles, LA
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $15,307
- Completion rate
- 28%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Lake Charles, LA?
The median published tuition is $17,000 (range $7,410 to $18,700, 3 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Avery James College ($7,410) and Stage One-The Hair School ($17,000). 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 12 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 5 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $19,146 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 Lake Charles, LA?
Yes. 1 public school offer it, including SOWELA Technical 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.