Delgado Community College

Delgado Community College is a public two-year institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 17,730 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 27.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 22% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 49% (IPEDS 2023).

Delgado offers an extensive array of technical and allied health programs at the certificate level, including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, Funeral Direction/Service, Carpentry/Carpenter, Electrician, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.

As one of Louisiana's largest community colleges, Delgado serves the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area with a wide range of workforce training programs spanning construction trades, healthcare, hospitality, and engineering technology. The college plays a significant role in regional workforce development and post-disaster economic recovery efforts.