Situated near the Jefferson Highway, the Louisiana Technical College sits along MacArthur Drive. With coursework in various subjects such as accounting, aviation maintenance, air conditioning, and cabinet construction, the school offers both certificate and technical competency diplomas. The associate in applied science degree programs include digital and audio technology, communications electronics, industrial electronics technology, and computer networking and support. Louisiana Technical College also offers career and workforce development services to current and prospective graduates. Financial aid is available.
Located along Metro Drive, the Blue Cliff College Alexandria Campus is situated between Louisiana Road 1208-3 and Prescott Road near Route 165. With diploma programs in areas such as massage therapy, medical assisting and medical office administration, the school also offers cosmetology and dialysis technician training. Students who wish to attend the Blue Cliff College must first have either a high school diploma or a GED.
Situated between Highway 165 and 71, the Tulsa Welding School's Alexandria campus is located along Halsey Street near the St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. The school's course incorporates various aspects of welding training in areas such as cut torch operations, metal plate preparation, T-joint welds, and plasma and carbon arc cutting. The Tulsa Welding School awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees in areas such as welding processes, thin alloy welding and welding occupational studies. Students who move to associate-level training must meet basic education prerequisites.
On Rapides Avenue near Prospect Street, the Alexandria Academy of Beauty Culture is also slightly east of Interstate 49. With certificate and diploma coursework that includes areas such as basic cosmetology and barber styling, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences. Job-placement and financial aid assistance is available; students who do not qualify for financial aid may receive a payment plan option.