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Louisiana Delta Community College

Monroe, Louisiana · Public community college · Training programs available:

Welding schoolsHVAC schoolsCNA classesLPN / LVN programsEMT & paramedic trainingAuto mechanic schoolsPhlebotomy classesElectrician schoolsDiesel mechanic schoolsMedical assistant programsBarber schoolsPharmacy technician programsMedical billing & coding programsHeavy equipment operator schools
30%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
$12,500median debt of graduates
$25,742median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$30,438median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 7500 Millhaven Rd, Monroe, LA 71203 · Phone: (866) 500-5322 · 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.

Louisiana Delta Community College is a public trade school in Monroe, Louisiana offering welding, HVAC, and CNA programs, accredited by SACS.

Louisiana Delta Community College has a 30.3% completion rate, below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, with median graduate debt of $12,500 and median earnings of $30,438 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Louisiana Delta Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Louisiana Delta Commu… Louisiana Delta Commu…: 30.3% 30.3% 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)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$42,810$62,250$77,310
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$36,950$58,650$65,990
Nursing assistants$27,980$30,510$35,100
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$45,810$57,470$61,220
Emergency medical technicians$27,390$35,870$38,110
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$30,230$46,400$62,060
Phlebotomists$29,770$36,120$44,130
Electricians$38,750$61,540$72,840
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$38,900$58,680$69,100
Medical assistants$28,970$36,320$38,550
Barbers$22,340$44,430$56,110
Pharmacy technicians$36,100$44,410$47,970
Medical records specialists$32,900$44,610$61,150
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators$37,440$51,700$62,230

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
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 120 $25,859 $19,592 $6,930
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 106 $33,173 $38,048 $12,250
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 85 not reported $20,140 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 80 $33,173 $38,048 $12,250
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 43 $25,859 $19,592 $6,930
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 42 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 40 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 39 not reported $25,194 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 33 not reported $20,140 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 23 $17,722 not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 19 not reported $25,194 $9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $17,722 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 11 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 6 $16,188 not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported $25,194 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Ground Transportation Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 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

Louisiana Delta Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Monroe, Louisiana. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for training here. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its nursing programs carry accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Across 19 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in welding schools (163), HVAC schools (118), and CNA classes (106).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 30.3%, below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,500, and median earnings ten years after enrollment were $30,438. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 55.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

With 3,057 undergraduates and 687 trade program completers reported, this Small city campus offers a mix of short career-training certificates (welding, CNA, HVAC) alongside longer associate-level pathways. The program mix suggests options for both first-time students and adult career-changers seeking quicker entry points into skilled trades, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Louisiana Delta Community College offers 19 program families, most notably welding schools (163 completers), HVAC schools (118), and CNA classes (106). Other listed families include LPN programs, EMT training, auto mechanic, phlebotomy, electrician, diesel mechanic, medical assistant, barber, pharmacy tech, medical billing/coding, and heavy equipment schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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, Pell Grants, and federal loans.

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

The completion rate is 30.3%, which is below the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $12,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $30,438, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (866) 500-5322 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

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

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates for in-state residents and eligibility for state as well as federal funding support.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school to confirm specific program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483212.

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

The campus offers both shorter certificate programs, such as CNA and welding, and longer associate-level pathways, which may suit adult students seeking varied entry points into skilled trades; specific scheduling details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (866) 500-5322 or visit its website at https://www.ladelta.edu/ for application information.

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

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

Other trade and career schools in Monroe, LA

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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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