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Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 120 James Comeaux Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508 · Phone: (337) 269-0620 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is a private for-profit trade school in Lafayette, Louisiana offering esthetician, cosmetology, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCSC.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Blue Cliff College-Lafayette has a 50.0% completion rate versus a 59.2% Louisiana state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $22,177 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is reported at $28,970, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 79.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $20,340 | $36,890 | $47,880 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,590 | $26,030 | $29,530 |
| Medical assistants | $28,970 | $36,320 | $38,550 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $36,950 | $58,650 | $65,990 |
| Massage therapists | $18,080 | $36,480 | $48,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 74 | $14,991 | $14,475 | $9,855 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 34 | $14,991 | $14,475 | $9,855 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | $18,251 | $17,109 | $9,500 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $30,070 | not reported | $9,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | $19,214 | $14,692 | $7,885 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is a private for-profit trade school located in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus offers five program families, with the most-awarded credentials being Esthetician schools, Cosmetology schools, and Medical assistant programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 50.0%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates who took out federal loans carried a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $22,177. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,970, and 79.0% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on training programs in personal care and health-support trades rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families listed. Given the below-average completion rate and earnings figures relative to cost, prospective students should independently verify accreditation status and outcome data using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Program lengths and specific curricula are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should contact the school directly to confirm those details.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette offers five program families, with the most-awarded being Esthetician schools, Cosmetology schools, and Medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.0%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $22,177.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,970.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is a private for-profit school, which can mean different pricing and ownership incentives than public or non-profit schools; students should weigh cost against reported outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (337) 269-0620 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and check federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?439491.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families listed, such as esthetician, cosmetology, and medical assistant training, suggest shorter, hands-on career-training options, though specific fit depends on personal goals; confirm program lengths directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school directly to learn about state licensing needs for programs like cosmetology or esthetics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Blue Cliff College-Lafayette at (337) 269-0620 or through its website, https://bluecliffcollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?439491 to compare similar programs.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.