Job training programs in Louisiana
1,278 programs in 83 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
160 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Online programs in Louisiana · Programs of 12 weeks or less
Accredited schools in Louisiana: Trade schools · Nursing schools · Medical certification programs · Allied health programs · IT schools · Business schools · First responder schools · Transportation schools · Culinary and hospitality schools · Child care and social services programs
Job training in Louisiana by line of work
- Trade school programs335
- Medical certification programs305
- Business and office training157
- IT certification programs139
- Nursing and patient care programs102
- Transportation and logistics training92
- Allied health programs85
- First responder training33
- Culinary and hospitality programs13
- Child care and social services training13
- Beauty school4
Each line of work compares its fields in Louisiana. A line gets a page once two of its fields have one here.
Compare job training in Louisiana: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT training | 84 | $2,095 to $7,200 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| CDL training | 68 | $3,000 to $5,722 | about $34,900 | Left out | Left out |
| Medical assistant training | 65 | $3,450 to $11,500 | about $21,800 | Left out | Left out |
| Medical billing and coding training | 54 | $2,025 to $4,130 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Welding classes | 52 | $2,784 to $9,287 | about $35,700 | Left out | Left out |
| Phlebotomy training | 49 | $1,160 to $2,500 | about $24,800 | Left out | Left out |
| Medical administrative assistant training | 44 | $2,646 to $10,650 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Industrial maintenance technician training | 40 | $1,269 to $8,069 | about $46,000 | Left out | Left out |
| Pharmacy technician training | 38 | $3,094 to $15,570 | about $25,600 | Left out | Left out |
| RN programs | 35 | $14,690 to $35,968 | about $61,800 | Left out | Left out |
| Administrative assistant training | 34 | $3,745 to $9,405 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Electrician training | 33 | $1,250 to $7,783 | about $32,500 | Left out | Left out |
| Cybersecurity training | 33 | $1,795 to $3,500 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| HVAC training | 32 | $2,895 to $8,260 | about $22,000 | Left out | Left out |
| Manufacturing technician training | 32 | $1,200 to $7,774 | about $37,800 | Left out | Left out |
| Accounting and bookkeeping classes | 30 | $2,195 to $5,715 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| EKG technician programs | 29 | $1,100 to $2,000 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Project management certification | 27 | $1,770 to $2,895 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Construction training programs | 25 | $834 to $7,650 | about $24,800 | Left out | Left out |
| Crane operator training | 24 | $1,838 to $5,500 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| LPN programs | 23 | $9,402 to $20,400 | about $36,000 | Left out | Left out |
| Dental assistant programs | 23 | $2,995 to $10,145 | about $17,700 | Left out | Left out |
| CNA classes | 21 | $1,100 to $2,000 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Paralegal programs | 20 | $2,695 to $6,653 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Patient care technician training | 19 | $3,035 to $4,916 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| EMT classes | 16 | $1,585 to $4,826 | about $55,600 | Left out | Left out |
| Human resources training | 15 | $1,870 to $3,295 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| AutoCAD and drafting courses | 14 | $5,803 to $10,475 | about $76,400 | Left out | Left out |
| Criminal justice programs | 14 | $5,837 to $10,273 | about $29,400 | Left out | Left out |
| Heavy equipment operator training | 13 | $2,200 to $5,500 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business administration programs | 13 | $8,000 to $10,378 | about $26,800 | Left out | Left out |
| Health information technology programs | 12 | $2,774 to $7,715 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Surgical tech programs | 11 | $7,745 to $24,012 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Auto mechanic classes | 10 | $6,744 to $12,064 | about $30,700 | Left out | Left out |
| Plumbing school | 10 | $912 to $2,119 | Not reported | Not reported | Left out |
| Radiology tech programs | 10 | $14,880 to $36,848 | about $44,000 | Left out | Left out |
| Culinary school | 10 | $8,864 to $15,484 | about $16,800 | Left out | Left out |
| Medical lab technician programs | 10 | $8,608 to $38,437 | about $47,200 | Left out | Left out |
| Web and graphic design courses | 10 | $2,902 to $7,656 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| CNC machinist training | 9 | $3,000 to $6,782 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Diesel mechanic training | 9 | $7,789 to $9,878 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| PTA programs | 9 | $2,145 to $12,200 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Supply chain and logistics training | 9 | $1,895 to $2,400 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Coding and software development courses | 9 | $6,116 to $8,400 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Massage therapy school | 8 | $11,150 to $11,870 | about $21,300 | Left out | Left out |
| Lineman school | 7 | $7,862 to $10,629 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Sterile processing technician training | 7 | $3,080 to $7,500 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Customer service training | 7 | $1,336 to $4,220 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Merchant mariner training | 7 | $825 to $995 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Digital marketing courses | 6 | $2,405 to $8,940 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| OSHA safety training | 6 | $550 to $1,512 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Carpentry classes | 5 | $4,400 to $6,000 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Early childhood education programs | 5 | $3,995 to $5,000 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Aircraft mechanic school | 5 | $12,666 to $13,500 | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Water treatment operator training | 5 | $1,800 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Respiratory therapy programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Healthcare administration programs | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Electronics technician training | 4 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Dialysis technician training | 4 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Fire academy | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Medication aide training | 3 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Hospitality management programs | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Data analytics courses | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Real estate school | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Forklift certification | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Mental health technician training | 3 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Cosmetology school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Barber school | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sonography school | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| OTA programs | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Home inspector training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Personal trainer certification | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| RBT certification training | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Teacher assistant certification | 2 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Auto body repair classes | 2 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Dental hygiene programs | 1 | Not enough data | Not enough data | Left out | Left out |
| Home health aide training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Community health worker training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Vet tech programs | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Interpreter and translator training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Sleep technician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Solar and wind technician training | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
| Insurance license courses | 1 | Too few figures to show | |||
Each figure is the middle program of that field. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Louisiana may offer more. How these figures are made
Job training in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport and other Louisiana areas
- Baton Rouge area207
- New Orleans area141
- Shreveport area119
- Lafayette area79
- Monroe area61
- Houma area47
- Alexandria area37
- Lake Charles area36
- Slidell area33
- Opelousas area17
Programs with classes in each area, all fields together. An area gets a page once it has 30 programs, or one field there has 10.
Where the Louisiana job training numbers come from
Which Louisiana programs are counted?
Programs Louisiana approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Louisiana offers.
What the figures for each field mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).
How reliable are the Louisiana figures?
The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Louisiana among the states with "known data quality concerns".6 We leave out the share working 6 months later for Louisiana: most of its programs report exactly 100%, which no other state comes close to. We leave out the share who finished for Louisiana: half of its programs report exactly 100%.
Sources for the funding facts about job training in Louisiana
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- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns