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Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,098 · Average net price: $5,162 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,026
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Welding & Machining programs in Louisiana
We found 14 welding & machining programs at 14 schools in Louisiana. 12 are at public schools; 14 offer a certificate and 2 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $4,302 a year (from 14 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $27,735 (8 programs reporting). Most programs are in Baton Rouge (2), Alexandria (1), Bossier City (1). We also track 3 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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All programs (14)
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Baton Rouge Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,419 · Average net price: $9,356 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $23,048
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Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $16,924 · Average net price: $22,998
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Bossier Parish Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,339 · Average net price: $8,389
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Nunez Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,255 · Average net price: $8,271
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River Parishes Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,834 · Average net price: $8,411
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Compass Career College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $10,805 · Average net price: $23,086 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $23,176
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Northshore Technical Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,299 · Average net price: $8,484 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $24,914
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South Louisiana Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,210 · Average net price: $9,430 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $31,715
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SOWELA Technical Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,305 · Average net price: $6,795
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,109 · Average net price: $14,899 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $29,611
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Louisiana Delta Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,159 · Average net price: $11,672 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $25,859
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Delgado Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,422 · Average net price: $11,939 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $30,633
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Fletcher Technical Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,299 · Average net price: $9,493
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Frequently asked questions
How many welding & machining programs are in Louisiana?
We found 14 certificate or associate programs at 14 schools in Louisiana in College Scorecard data, 12 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition welding & machining programs in Louisiana?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Central Louisiana Technical Community College (Alexandria, $4,098); Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (Minden, $4,109); Louisiana Delta Community College (Monroe, $4,159). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.