Is Blue Cliff College-Lafayette worth it?
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Lafayette, Louisiana (midsize city), part of the Blue Cliff College system. It awarded 125 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and massage therapy.
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette is part of Blue Cliff College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$18,242
Median earnings 4 years after
$26,644
Median earnings 10 years after
$22,177
Average net price
$17,773
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
125
Years to pay back
2.7 years
Students (undergrad)
62
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $19,788 | $27,067 | 764 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $15,719 | $20,663 | 641 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $21,202 | $26,806 | 114 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | $23,326 | $38,728 | 58 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 58 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 19 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
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Sources: federal figures for Blue Cliff College-Lafayette. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Louisiana. Counts under 10 are not published.
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