Similar Schools to Blue Cliff College-Metairie
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Blue Cliff College-Metairie has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Blue Cliff College-Metairie 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-Metairie with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,381 | $16,239 | - | 53 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $12,502 | $9,978 | - | 780 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 3 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | $24,805 | $16,042 | - | 82 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| 4 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $19,868 | $16,730 | - | 59 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| 5 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $15,695 | $12,154 | - | 750 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| 6 | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $29,500 | $17,783 | - | 90 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Blue Cliff College-Metairie is $18,381 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Blue Cliff College-Metairie 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).
| Tuition & Fees | $18,381 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $9,144 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $9,144 |
| Average Financial Amount | $3,911 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Blue Cliff College-Metairie offers 6 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 511 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 229 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 282 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 511 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 229 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 282 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 196 completers | - |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 196 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 33 completers | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 33 | - |
| Total | 229 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 70 completers | - |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 70 | $15,200 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 212 completers | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 42 | $20,300 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 170 | $18,800 |
| Total | 282 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Total | 0 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Total | 0 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 588 students are attending at Blue Cliff College-Metairie. There are 25 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 20 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1 (3.70%). 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.
| Student Population | 588 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 44% |
| Number of Faculty | 45 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
Student Population at Blue Cliff College-Metairie
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 822 students enrolled into Blue Cliff College-Metairie. By gender, 28 male and 794 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Blue Cliff College-Metairie.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 822 | 28 | 794 |
| Full-time | 822 | 28 | 794 |
There are 68 White (8.27%), 701 Black/African American (85.28%), 35 Hispanic (4.26%), 6 Asian (0.73%), and 47 students with other races attending Blue Cliff College-Metairie.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 822 | 28 | 794 |
| American Indian/Native American | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Asian | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 701 | 21 | 680 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 2 | 33 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 68 | 5 | 63 |
| Two More | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By age range, at Blue Cliff College-Metairie, 275 students are aged 20 to 24 (33.45% of total students), 20 students are aged below 20 (2.43%), 11 students are aged above 50 (2.43%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 822 | 28 | 794 |
| Under 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Age 18-19 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Age 20-21 | 93 | 1 | 92 |
| Age 22-24 | 182 | 5 | 177 |
| Age 25-29 | 262 | 9 | 253 |
| Age 30-34 | 136 | 6 | 130 |
| Age 35-39 | 64 | 2 | 62 |
| Age 40-49 | 54 | 3 | 51 |
| Age 50-64 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Over 64 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Blue Cliff College-Metairie is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (12/28/1997 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Blue Cliff College-Metairie.