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Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, Louisiana · Private non-profit university
Address: 1140 College Dr, Pineville, LA 71359 · Phone: (318) 487-7011 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Louisiana Christian University is a private non-profit school in Pineville, Louisiana offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Median graduate debt is $21,875 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,700, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average of 59.2% is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 43.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $54,810 | not reported | $13,000 |
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
Louisiana Christian University is a private non-profit university located in Pineville, Louisiana, a small suburb. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with specialized accreditors including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among trade-focused offerings, the campus awards medical assistant programs, with 15 completers reported for that field.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 59.2% for comparable programs, though the campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $21,875. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $51,700. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 43.1% of undergraduate students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students on campus.
This campus is primarily a broader university setting, with undergraduate enrollment around 672 students; its trade-specific footprint is limited to medical assistant programs, with 15 completers reported. Whether that program's length and format suit an adult career-changer is not detailed in the data provided, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and see the most current federal outcome figures, check the accreditors listed here and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly using the campus's official page.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Louisiana Christian University offers medical assistant programs, with 15 completers reported in federal data. No other trade program families are listed for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 59.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $21,875, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $51,700, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 (318) 487-7011 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit school, which typically means tuition revenue supports institutional programs rather than shareholder profit, though costs can still vary widely.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accreditors and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?159568.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus; contact the school to ask about flexible scheduling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the medical assistant program are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or relevant state licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Louisiana Christian University at (318) 487-7011 or through its website at https://www.lcuniversity.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools offering medical assistant programs is not reported for this campus; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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.