Blue Cliff College-Metairie

Blue Cliff College-Metairie is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Metairie, Louisiana, within a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 922 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 27.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 27% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General and Medical/Clinical Assistant at the less-than-two-year level, providing students with career-ready credentials in the beauty and healthcare support industries.

Located in Metairie, a suburban community adjacent to New Orleans, Blue Cliff College serves students in the greater New Orleans metropolitan area seeking focused vocational training. The college's combination of cosmetology and medical assisting programs addresses workforce demand in two distinct but consistently employed sectors of the regional economy.