Compass Career College
Hammond, Louisiana · Private, for-profit · 194 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 2 fall short.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,610 |
| All families (average) | $12,610 |
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 | $21,567 | -$12,783 | falls short | $10,076 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,710 | -$5,640 | falls short | $7,917 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,339 | +$18,989 | clears the bar | $18,740 | 1 yr |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,972 | +$7,622 | clears the bar | $7,790 | 1 yr |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,456 | +$2,106 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 82% of students receive Pell grants · 59% 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.