Trade and career programs at Compass Career College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 24 | $16,305 | $21,567 | $9,833 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 20 | $25,879 | $28,710 | $6,861 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 16 | $50,079 | n/a | $18,115 |
| Welding | Certificate | 9 | $33,149 | $41,972 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 8 | $32,084 | $36,456 | n/a |
Compass Career College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $10,805 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $28,248 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,086 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $22,992 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $22,496 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $23,938 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | Not reported |
| Over $110,000 | $26,661 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 66% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $28,959 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $8,444 in federal student loans.
- 81% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Compass Career College cost?
Tuition and fees are $10,805 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $23,086 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Compass Career College?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Compass Career College graduates earn?
LPN and CNA certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $50,079 one year after finishing.
Is Compass Career College accredited?
Compass Career College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Delgado Community College, New Orleans: $4,422 a year
- Baton Rouge Community College, Baton Rouge: $4,419 a year
- South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette: $4,210 a year
- Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City: $4,339 a year
- Louisiana Delta Community College, Monroe: $4,159 a year
- SOWELA Technical Community College, Lake Charles: $4,305 a year
More: all trade schools in Louisiana · Compass Career College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.