Petra College

Petra College is a private vocational institution located in Hammond, Louisiana. The college provides career-focused training programs designed to prepare students for employment in technical and professional fields serving the communities of southeastern Louisiana.

Detailed program listings are not reflected in current IPEDS data, but private career colleges of this type typically offer certificate and diploma programs in healthcare, business, and skilled trades fields. Programs are structured to combine practical skills training with the foundational knowledge needed for entry-level positions in target occupations.

Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish in southeastern Louisiana, situated between Baton Rouge and New Orleans along the I-12 corridor. Petra College serves students in this regional corridor who are seeking focused vocational training as an alternative to traditional four-year degree pathways, supporting local workforce development in an area with growing economic activity.