Trade Schools in Metairie, LA

Metairie, LA has 3 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 0 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 454 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $11,115 to $24,805, with a median of $18,381 across the 7 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,293 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Blue Cliff College-Metairie, Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans and Herzing University-New Orleans.

3
Schools
454
Graduates last year
$18,381
Median program tuition
$24,293
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 3 schools in Metairie, LA

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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

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

Also within 30 miles of Metairie

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

John Jay Beauty College

Kenner, LA

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

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

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

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 Metairie, LA?

The median published tuition is $18,381 (range $11,115 to $24,805, 7 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-New Orleans ($11,115) and Blue Cliff College-Metairie ($12,502). 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 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,293 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

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.