South Louisiana Community College
Public in Lafayette, LA. 19 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, auto technician, medical assistant and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 47 | $63,299 | $11,703 | $133 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 250 | $62,524 | $10,427 | $119 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 82 | $57,909 | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $52,430 | $20,505 | $233 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 10 | $45,236 | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 63 | $42,989 | $8,250 | $94 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 121 | $41,919 | $28,421 | $323 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 25 | $41,749 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 101 | $39,884 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 63 | $29,955 | $8,500 | $97 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 50 | $24,173 | $9,500 | $108 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $45,236 one year out, 12% below the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate): graduates earned $42,989 one year out, 4% below the national median for electrician certificate programs ($44,727).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $41,749 one year out, about the same as the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $39,884 one year out, 5% below the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette (Lafayette, LA), about 1 miles away
- Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette (Lafayette, LA), about 3 miles away
- Cosmetology Training Center (Lafayette, LA), about 3 miles away
- Remington College-Lafayette Campus (Lafayette, LA), about 4 miles away
- Infinity College (Lafayette, LA), about 4 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.