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Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana · Public technical college · Training programs available:

Electrician schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsMedical billing & coding programsWelding schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsHVAC schoolsCNC & machining programsCNA classesLPN / LVN programsPhlebotomy classesMedical assistant programs
30%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
$10,064median debt of graduates
$28,291median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,189median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Council on Occupational Education | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 1407 Highway 311, Schriever, LA 70395 · Phone: (985) 448-7900 · 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.

Fletcher Technical Community College is a public trade school in Schriever, Louisiana, offering electrician, auto mechanic, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by COE and SACS.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Fletcher Technical Community College's completion rate is 30.2%, below the state average of 59.2%; median graduate debt is $10,064 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,189.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Fletcher Technical Community College; contact the school for current tuition. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 59.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Fletcher Technical Co… Fletcher Technical Co…: 30.2% 30.2% 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)
Electricians$38,750$61,540$72,840
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$30,230$46,400$62,060
Medical records specialists$32,900$44,610$61,150
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$42,810$62,250$77,310
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$38,900$58,680$69,100
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,950$58,650$65,990
Machinists$39,930$61,110$75,170
Nursing assistants$27,980$30,510$35,100
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$45,810$57,470$61,220
Phlebotomists$29,770$36,120$44,130
Medical assistants$28,970$36,320$38,550

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
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 69 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 68 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 59 not reported $33,993 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 34 not reported $33,993 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 32 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 21 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, under 300 hours 21 not reported $33,993 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 2–4 years 18 not reported $31,848 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 18 not reported $31,848 not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported $18,771 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 7 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported $33,993 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported $33,993 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported

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

Fletcher Technical Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in Schriever, Louisiana. It participates in federal student aid (Title IV), and it holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Council on Occupational Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus offers 18 program families, with the largest enrollments in electrician schools, auto mechanic schools, and medical billing & coding programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 30.2%, below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Among students who complete a program, median debt at graduation is $10,064, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,189. About 59.2% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 448 trade completers among 2,136 undergraduates, and a fringe rural setting, the campus appears to serve students seeking hands-on trade instruction close to home, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers versus recent high school graduates cannot be inferred beyond the program list itself. Prospective students should confirm program length, format, and current cost directly with the school and verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Fletcher Technical Community College offers 18 program families, with the largest programs being electrician schools, auto mechanic schools, and medical billing & coding programs. Other offerings include welding, diesel mechanic, HVAC, CNC machining, CNA, LPN, phlebotomy, and medical assistant programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Council on Occupational Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 59.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 30.2%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $10,064, per the College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,189, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (985) 448-7900 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

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

Fletcher Technical Community College is a public institution, which typically means it is state-subsidized and may offer lower published costs than private for-profit schools, though specific tuition here is not reported.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs.

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

You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?160481.

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

Program length and schedule details needed to assess fit for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about certification or licensure tied to specific programs like electrician or medical billing & coding.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Fletcher Technical Community College at (985) 448-7900 or through its website, https://www.fletcher.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

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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