Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Blue Cliff College-Metairie is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2024 tuition and fees is $18,381. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 53 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Blue Cliff College-Metairie.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $18,381-53 Hours9 Months $16,239
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $12,502-780 Hours9 Months $9,978
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $24,805-82 Hours15 Months $16,042
4Dental Assisting/Assistant $19,868-59 Hours11 Months $16,730
5Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $15,695-750 Hours9 Months $12,154
6Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) $29,500-90 Hours15 Months $17,783

Important Academic Statistics

Total 588 students attended Blue Cliff College-Metairie in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 25 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 20 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 58 (full-time) and 23 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Metairie is 44% and the retention rate is 23% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population588
Graduation Rate44%
Number of Faculty45
Student to Faculty Ratio27 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Blue Cliff College-Metairie is $18,381 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
75% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,911 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,381
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$9,891
Off-Campus Expenses$9,891
Average Financial Amount$3,911

Offered Certificate Programs

Blue Cliff College-Metairie offers 6 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 409 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate20198
2 Years Certificate30193
4 Years Certificate1018
Total60409

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Blue Cliff College-Metairie are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 409 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 198 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 193 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 18 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 172 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist172
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 26 completers
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage26
Total198
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 35 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist35
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 158 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant31
Medical/Clinical Assistant127
Total193
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 18 completers
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)18
Total18

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 588 students have enrolled into Blue Cliff College-Metairie. By gender, 27 male and 561 female students are attending the school.
There are 42 White (7.14%), 497 Black/African American (84.52%), 41 Hispanic (6.97%), 4 Asian (0.68%), and 45 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total58827561
American Indian/Native American202
Asian404
Black/African American49724473
Hispanic41041
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White42339
Two More202
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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