Medical Billing and Coding Programs in Louisiana

Louisiana has 12 schools with medical billing and coding programs in this directory: 5 public and 7 private. Together they graduated 455 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $7,600 to $20,682, with a median of $15,695 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $32,084 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette, Fletcher Technical Community College and Blue Cliff College-Alexandria.

12
Schools with this program
455
Graduates last year
$15,695
Median program tuition
$32,084
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 12 medical billing and coding programs in Louisiana

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Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Lafayette, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$15,695
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
168
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,975
Type
Private for-profit

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

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Certificate and Associate degree
Program tuition
$20,682
Length
15 months
Graduates last year
54
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,275
Type
Private for-profit

Fortis College-Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$16,924
Graduates last year
16
Median earnings, 1 yr
$27,462
Type
Private for-profit

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$4,255
Graduates last year
14
Median earnings, 1 yr
$41,485
Type
Public

Compass Career College

Hammond, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$7,600
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$32,084
Type
Private for-profit

Herzing University-New Orleans

Metairie, LA

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Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$13,820
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$37,692
Type
Private nonprofit

Infinity College

Lafayette, LA

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Certificate
Program tuition
$13,560
Length
9 months
Graduates last year
3
Type
Private for-profit

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge, LA

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Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$11,711
Graduates last year
2
Type
Private for-profit

Common questions

How much does medical billing and coding training cost in Louisiana?

The median published tuition is $15,695 (range $7,600 to $20,682, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Compass Career College ($7,600), Infinity College ($13,560) and Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette ($15,695). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does medical billing and coding school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 9 months to finish (9 to 15 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do medical billing and coding graduates earn?

Across 9 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $32,084 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public medical billing and coding programs in Louisiana?

Yes. 5 public schools offer it, including Fletcher Technical Community College, Louisiana State University-Eunice, Louisiana Tech University, Bossier Parish Community College and Nunez Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.