Blue Cliff College

, Louisiana, United States · Est. 1987 · Private (for-profit)

About

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For-profit technical school offering career diplomas across Louisiana and Mississippi.

  • Founded in 1987; for-profit technical institution
  • One main campus with five branch locations and two satellite branches in Louisiana and Mississippi
  • Accredited by ACCSC since 1998
  • Specializes in cosmetology, esthetics, health information management, billing and coding, massage therapy, medical assisting, dental assisting, and diagnostic m
  • Currently owned by Brent L. Mills, Inc. (acquired April 2022)
  • Named after the Blue Cliff Record, an ancient Zen text

Academics

Blue Cliff College offers diploma programs in technical and healthcare fields, including cosmetology, esthetics, health information management, billing and coding, massage therapy, medical assisting, dental assisting, and diagnostic medical sonography. All campuses are equipped with lecture rooms, specialized training facilities (such as massage training rooms), administrative offices, lounge areas, and resource rooms tailored to support the programs offered.

Campus Locations

The college operates one main campus along with five branch locations and two satellite branches throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. As of 2007, campuses were located in Alexandria, Houma, Metairie (two locations), Lafayette, Shreveport (Louisiana), and Gulfport (Mississippi).

Accreditation & History

Blue Cliff College received its Proprietary School License from Louisiana in June 1989 and achieved accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) in 1998. The institution has changed ownership multiple times: Education Management, Inc. acquired it in 1999, Quad Partners took over in 2008, and Brent L. Mills, Inc. became the current owner in April 2022.

Founded
1987
Type
Private (for-profit)
Courses
8
Total intake
Not yet verified
HousingNot available
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
8
Avg career outcomes
$22.2K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources