Lafayette Colleges

Blue Cliff College
Lafayette, Louisiana

Originally started as a network of massage therapy schools about 20 years ago, the school now offers additional career programs. There are seven locations but each remains small, helping preserve a sense of personalized attention.

• Programs: Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Remington College
Lafayette, Louisiana

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

• Programs: Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Aveda Institute - Lafayette
2922 Johnston St
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-3246

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 97 students, 97 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette Campus
1101 Bertrand Dr
Lafayette, Louisiana 70506-4909

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, accounting technology, administrative assistant, surgical tech, computer networking, child care provider, electrician, aircraft powerplant tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 902 students, 770 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Ronnie & Dormans School of Hair Design
2002 Johnston St
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503-2748

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 28 students, 28 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

South Louisiana Community College
320 Devalcourt Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70506-2030

• Programs: kindergarten/preschool teaching, general studies, business, industrial tech, criminal justice and safety, EMT paramedic, liberal arts and sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
• Student Body: 1,880 students, 1,171 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Unitech Training Academy
3605 Ambassador Caffery
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503

• Programs: physical therapist assistant, medical office management, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, computer and info science, medical assistant, phlebotomy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 110 students, 110 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Cosmetology Training Center
2516 Johnston Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70506

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 104 students, 104 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
104 University Cir
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business management, elementary school teaching, marketing, finance, accounting, computer science, family studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 17,075 students, 15,082 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,154 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.