Trade and career programs at Nunez Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 134 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 118 | $58,964 | n/a | $20,000 |
| Welding | Certificate | 65 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 54 | n/a | $39,704 | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 38 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 33 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 14 | $41,485 | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | $46,503 | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Nunez Community College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,255 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,197 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $8,271 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,833 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,251 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $7,461 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $9,372 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,128 |
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
- 44% 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).
- 52% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $40,271 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $17,489 in federal student loans.
- 42% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nunez Community College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,255 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $8,271 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Nunez Community College?
44% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Nunez Community College graduates earn?
LPN and CNA certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $58,964 one year after finishing.
Is Nunez Community College accredited?
Nunez Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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 · Nunez Community 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.