Compass Career College
Compass Career College is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Hammond, LA. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/20/2005 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Compass Career College is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2025 tuition and fees is $19,758. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Compass Career College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $19,758 | $1,910 | 1,500 Hours | 13 Months | $16,042 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $10,805 | $795 | 800 Hours | 11 Months | $16,239 |
| 3 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $30,015 | $1,755 | 1,692 Hours | 18 Months | $18,035 |
| 4 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $10,180 | $1,460 | 800 Hours | 11 Months | $18,409 |
| 5 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $1,385 | $115 | 100 Hours | 2 Months | $4,480 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 194 students attended Compass Career College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 5 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 15 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Compass Career College is 59% and the retention rate is 66% at the school.
| Student Population | 194 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Number of Faculty | 8 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Compass Career College is $19,758
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
85% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,069 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $19,758 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,910 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $16,388 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $8,563 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,069 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Compass Career College offers 6 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 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, 68 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 35 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 68 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Compass Career College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 68 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 5 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 28 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 35 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 28 completers |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | ✕ | 8 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 20 |
| Total | 28 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 24 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 11 |
| Total | 35 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 194 students have enrolled into Compass Career College. By gender, 5 male and 189 female students are attending the school.
There are 68 White (35.05%), 123 Black/African American (63.40%), 1 Hispanic (0.52%), 2 Asian (1.03%), and 1 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 194 | 5 | 189 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 123 | 3 | 120 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 68 | 1 | 67 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 42353 Deluxe Plaza, Suite 16, Hammond, LA
- 985-419-2050
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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