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Blue Cliff College-Houma

Blue Cliff College-Houma is a Private, Less than 2 years school located in Houma, LA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $18,381 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 160 and it offers 6 programs. By program type, it has 2 1-year certificate and 4 2-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 117 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Blue Cliff College-Houma.

Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Blue Cliff College-Houma is Medical/Clinical Assistant. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $18,381 and the national average is $16,239.
Its tuition is relatively higher than national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program. The length of the program is 53 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 9 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Blue Cliff College-Houma with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Blue Cliff College-Houma
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Medical/Clinical Assistant $18,381$16,239-53 Contact Hours9 Months
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $24,805$16,042-82 Contact Hours15 Months
3Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $12,502$9,978-780 Contact Hours6 Months
4Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $16,328$14,851-900 Contact Hours9 Months
5Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder $21,332$18,409-65 Contact Hours12 Months
6Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage $10,748$12,154-600 Contact Hours9 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Blue Cliff College-Houma is $18,381 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all career programs and costs for some program may quietly differ from the average cost.
Blue Cliff College-Houma offers the alternative tuition plans .
57% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $2,919 (exclude student loans).
Blue Cliff College-Houma 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$18,381
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$9,144
Off-Campus Expenses$9,144
Average Financial Amount$2,919

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Blue Cliff College-Houma offers 6 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 117 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Blue Cliff College-Houma
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate2044
2 Years Certificate4073
Total60117

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 44 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 73 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 27 completers-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕27-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 17 completers-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage✕17-
Total44
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 9 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕9-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 23 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕23-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 41 completers-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder✕12-
Medical/Clinical Assistant✕29-
Total73

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 160 students are attending at Blue Cliff College-Houma. There are 14 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 4 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 24 (full-time) and 5 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Blue Cliff College-Houma is 38% and the retention rate is 16% at the school.
Blue Cliff College-Houma 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population160
Graduation Rate38%
Number of Faculty18
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1

Student Population at Blue Cliff College-Houma

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 160 students enrolled into Blue Cliff College-Houma. By gender, 31 male and 129 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Blue Cliff College-Houma.
Student Population By Gender
Blue Cliff College-Houma
TotalMaleFemale
Total16031129
Full-time16031129
There are 73 White (45.63%), 79 Black/African American (49.38%), 1 Hispanic (0.63%), 1 Asian (0.63%), and 7 students with other races attending Blue Cliff College-Houma.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Blue Cliff College-Houma
TotalMaleFemale
Total16031129
American Indian/Native American404
Asian101
Black/African American791564
Hispanic110
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White731558
Two More101
Un-Known101
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Blue Cliff College-Houma, 53 students are aged 20 to 24 (33.13% of total students), 5 students are aged below 20 (3.13%), 3 students are aged above 50 (2.50%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Blue Cliff College-Houma
TotalMaleFemale
Total16031129
Age 18-19514
Age 20-2125322
Age 22-2428226
Age 25-2935530
Age 30-3425619
Age 35-3922418
Age 40-491789
Age 50-64211
Over 64110

Directory and Accreditation Information

Blue Cliff College-Houma is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (8/7/2005 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Blue Cliff College-Houma.
803 Barrow St, Houma, LA
985-601-4000
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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