Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana · Private, for-profit · 62 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 3 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,773 |
| All families (average) | $17,773 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $20,663 | -$13,687 | falls short | $9,855 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,067 | -$7,283 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,806 | -$7,544 | falls short | $7,885 | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,728 | +$4,378 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 2.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 79% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.