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Construction trades programs in Louisiana
3 schools in Louisiana offer construction trades programs (2 of them public), with 3 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $36,806 a year after finishing, compared with $36,165 nationally.
All construction trades programs in Louisiana
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington College-Lafayette CampusLafayette, LA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 15 | $36,806 | n/a | $9,500 | $21,576 |
| Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeAlexandria, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 55 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,098 |
| Northshore Technical Community CollegeLacombe, LA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,299 |
Cities with the most programs: Lafayette (1), Alexandria (1), Lacombe (1).
What counts: building and construction finishing, management and inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many construction trades programs are in Louisiana?
3 schools in Louisiana awarded construction trades certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which construction trades program in Louisiana has the highest earnings?
Remington College-Lafayette Campus in Lafayette, where certificate graduates earned a median of $36,806 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest construction trades school in Louisiana?
By yearly tuition and fees, Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria charges $4,098 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do construction trades graduates make in Louisiana?
The typical certificate program in Louisiana reported median earnings of $36,806 one year after graduation, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Construction trades programs nationwide
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.