Trade Schools in Shreveport, LA

Shreveport, LA has 7 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 6 private. Together they graduated 723 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $10,500 to $19,000, with a median of $16,231 across the 10 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $30,237 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport, Remington College-Shreveport Campus and Ayers Career College.

7
Schools
723
Graduates last year
$16,231
Median program tuition
$30,237
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 7 schools in Shreveport, LA

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Ayers Career College

Shreveport, LA

Programs
HVAC, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
Average net price
$14,803
Completion rate
75%
Type
Private for-profit

Belbo Beauty Institute

Shreveport, LA

Programs
Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
Average net price
$16,783
Completion rate
61%
Type
Private for-profit

Southern University at Shreveport

Shreveport, LA

Programs
Aviation Maintenance, EMT and Paramedic, Phlebotomy and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$8,120
Completion rate
11%
Type
Public

Bos-Man's Barber College

Shreveport, LA

Programs
Barber
Average net price
$11,446
Completion rate
62%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Shreveport

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA

Programs
CNA, Cosmetology, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 8 more
Average net price
$8,389
Completion rate
23%
Type
Public

Common questions

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

The median published tuition is $16,231 (range $10,500 to $19,000, 10 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Belbo Beauty Institute ($10,500), Diesel Driving Academy-Shreveport ($11,650) and Blalock's Professional Beauty College ($15,500). 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 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 17 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $30,237 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 Shreveport, LA?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Southern University at Shreveport.

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.