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Crescent City Bartending School
New Orleans, Louisiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 209 N. Broad, New Orleans, LA 70119 · Phone: (504) 822-3362 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Crescent City Bartending School is a private for-profit trade school in New Orleans, LA offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Crescent City Bartending School has an 89.4% completion rate versus a 59.2% Louisiana state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $22,407 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Crescent City Bartending School is $26,544, federal financial aid can be used since the school is Title IV eligible, and 98.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $32,320 | $45,570 | $59,020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | $15,998 | $16,786 | $3,167 |
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
Crescent City Bartending School is a private for-profit trade school in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV), since the school is Title IV eligible. Its main program area is culinary and pastry training, with 14 completers reported in that field out of an undergraduate enrollment of 570.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 89.4%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $22,407. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,544, and 98.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.
This campus may suit students seeking a short, focused culinary or pastry credential rather than a multi-year associate degree, based on the single program family and completer count reported. Adults considering a career change should weigh the cost of attendance against the reported median earnings and debt figures before enrolling. To verify current accreditation status and outcomes, contact the school directly or review its record on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Any figures not listed here, such as specific program length, are not reported for this campus in federal data and should be confirmed with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school's main reported program family is culinary and pastry training, with 14 completers in that field. No other program families are listed in federal data for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Crescent City Bartending School is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants. In fact, 98.8% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 89.4%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $22,407, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,544 in federal data.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared with public or non-profit schools. Prospective students should weigh cost and outcomes data accordingly.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (504) 822-3362 or visit crescent.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?158617, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a single, focused culinary and pastry program, which may suit those seeking a shorter credential rather than a multi-year degree, though specific scheduling details are not reported in federal data. Contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing this program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Crescent City Bartending School at (504) 822-3362 or through its website, crescent.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data for this campus; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?158617 to compare institutions.
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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.