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Delta College-Slidell Campus

Slidell, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsMedical assistant programsDental assistant schools
63%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
$6,397median debt of graduates
$26,952median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,044median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$27,672annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 105 Gause Blvd., West, Slidell, LA 70460 · Phone: (985) 643-7730 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Delta College-Slidell Campus is a private for-profit trade school in Slidell, Louisiana offering LPN, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Delta College-Slidell Campus has a 62.5% completion rate, near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, with median graduate debt of $6,397 and median earnings of $32,044 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Delta College-Slidell Campus is reported at $27,672, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 82.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Delta College-Slidell… Delta College-Slidell…: 62.5% 62.5% Louisiana average Louisiana average: 59.2% 59.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$45,810$57,470$61,220
Medical assistants$28,970$36,320$38,550
Dental assistants$31,050$44,090$46,630

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 36 $37,316 $36,992 $12,600
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 33 $20,223 $19,307 $5,800
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 $20,120 $20,869 $5,623

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.

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About this school

Delta College-Slidell Campus is a private for-profit trade school in Slidell, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. The campus's top programs are LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools.

Federal data show a completion rate of 62.5%, which is near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,397, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,044. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $27,672, and 82.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need.

This campus, located in a small city setting, primarily serves short, occupational training tracks in healthcare support roles such as licensed practical nursing, medical assisting, and dental assisting rather than multi-year associate degree pathways. Based on the program families listed, this setup may suit students seeking a faster entry into clinical support work, including adult career changers, though program length details themselves are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Delta College-Slidell Campus offers LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools, totaling 3 program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with a status listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 62.5%, which is near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $6,397, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,044, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $27,672.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Delta College-Slidell Campus is a private for-profit school; this affects tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (985) 643-7730 or visit deltacollege.com for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483364.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The program families offered—LPN, medical assistant, and dental assistant—are occupational training tracks that may suit career changers, though specific fit details are not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss your situation.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (985) 643-7730 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Delta College-Slidell Campus at (985) 643-7730 or through its website, deltacollege.com.

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; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.

Nearby trade and career schools in Louisiana

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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.

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