The campus of Lake Technical Center is in Eustis, FL, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Lake Technical Center include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Lake Technical Center is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and security and law enforcement.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Lake Technical Center had 541 students enrolled (933 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lake Technical Center meets the educational needs of the community by offering a variety of high quality vocational and technical training opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Technical Center
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
http://www.laketech.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 255 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 241 | fire-fighting, corrections, criminal justice and police, corrections and criminal justice |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 68 | cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | autobody repair, mechanic and repair, heavy truck tech, computer repair |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | massage therapy |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | architectural drafting, mechanical drafting |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Technical Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 469 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 166 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Lake Technical Center had a total enrollment of 541 students (933 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 85 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 84% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Eustis, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Lake Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2228300)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
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
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Technical Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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