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L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College was originally established as the South Louisiana Trade School in 1948. FTCC is a member of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System. The main campus of the college is located in Houma, Louisiana. FTCC also operates the Allied Health Facility and the Louisiana Marine & Petroleum Institute.
L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College offers a wide variety of degree and certificate programs through the following academic divisions:
The students of L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College are offered financial aid in the form of Pell Grants and Academic Competitiveness Grants.
Students attend L E Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma, LA, a small city. The school is a public institution. L E Fletcher Technical Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in transportation.
Applicants to L E Fletcher Technical Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. L E Fletcher Technical Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,296 students at the school (as of 2007). A very high share of students at L E Fletcher Technical Community College are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Fletcher Technical Community College is an open-admission, two-year public institution of higher education dedicated to offering quality, cost-effective, technical programs and academic courses to the citizens of south Louisiana for the purpose of preparing individuals for immediate employment, career advancement, and future learning."
More complete details are provided below.
L E Fletcher Technical Community College
310 St Charles St
Houma, LA 70360-2863
General Phone: (985) 857-3655
http://www.ftcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1,451 | merchant marine officer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 60 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 19 | machinist, welding |
| Engineering Technician | 18 | drafting |
| Business And Management | 15 | accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | phlebotomy, medical coding, radiographer |
| Mechanics And Repair | 5 | HVAC, mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Construction Trades | 3 | electrician |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for L E Fletcher Technical Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1,496 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 57 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 40 | 8 |
In 2007, L E Fletcher Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 1,296 students (809 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 5% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 98% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houma, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,728 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
L E Fletcher Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 576100)
L E Fletcher Technical Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 15 | $50,427 | 10 | $53,093 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $50,427 | 10 | $53,093 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $33,935 | 14 | $34,206 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $32,651 | 14 | $34,206 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets L E Fletcher Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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