Compass Career College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Compass Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Hammond, Louisiana, enrolling about 194 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 59.42% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $21,175 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,610 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 194 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.42%
- First-Generation Students: 63.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 335
Compass Career College: what the data shows
Common questions about Compass Career College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Compass Career College?
Compass Career College is located in Hammond, LA (ZIP 70403).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Compass Career College public or private?
Compass Career College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Compass Career College cost?
Average net price after aid: $12,610.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,610 |
How big is Compass Career College?
Total enrollment: 194 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 335 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Compass Career College?
150%-time completion rate: 59.42%.
First-year retention: 65.6%.
What do graduates of Compass Career College earn?
Median earnings: $21,109 six years after entry; $21,175 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,917.
82.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Compass Career College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (24 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (20 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (11 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (8 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Compass Career College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 59.42%; median earnings $21,175 at 10 years; net price $12,610. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Compass Career College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,610
2024 Value
In 2024 Compass Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,610.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,440 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,610 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Compass Career College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
82.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
61.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Compass Career College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Compass Career College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $16,993 |
| 2014 | — | — | $16,849 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,672 |
| 2016 | — | — | $18,124 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,692 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,699 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,203 |
| 2020 | — | — | $19,523 |
| 2021 | — | — | $17,258 |
| 2022 | — | — | $14,181 |
| 2023 | — | — | $12,405 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Compass Career College reported total enrollment of about 194 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (63.4%), White (35.0%), and Asian (1.0%). About 82.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Compass Career College in 2024 is 194 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 335 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 63.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.04% 100% Completion Time
59.42% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.04% of students graduating from Compass Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 8% male / 92% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Compass Career College.
Return on Investment
$7,917 Median Student Debt
$21,175 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
319.81% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Compass Career College.
Top Programs by Completions
5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 24 completions
2. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 20 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 11 completions
4. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 8 completions
5. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Compass Career College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Compass Career College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Compass Career College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,811
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Compass Career College is a private for-profit institution located in Hammond, LA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 194 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (63.4%), White (35.0%), Asian (1.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 59.42%. Approximately 82.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Hammond, LA 70403
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Compass Career College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Compass Career College located?
Compass Career College is located in Hammond, LA.
How much does Compass Career College cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,610 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Compass Career College?
Compass Career College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 335 students, Black or African American (63.4%), White (35.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Compass Career College?
About 63.3% of students at Compass Career College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Compass Career College earn?
Median earnings are $21,109 six years after entry and $21,175 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Compass Career College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Compass Career College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,917.
Is Compass Career College public or private?
Compass Career College is a private for-profit institution located in Hammond, LA.
Is Compass Career College an HBCU?
No. Compass Career College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Compass Career College a tribal college?
No. Compass Career College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Compass Career College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Compass Career College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.5%).
Is Compass Career College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Compass Career College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Louisiana college costs
- Louisiana colleges by ROI
- Louisiana trade schools profile
- Hammond, Louisiana city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Louisiana
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.