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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles Trade-Technical College is a public community college located in Los Angeles, California. Established in the year 1925 as the Frank Wiggins Trade School, Trade-Tech is the oldest of the public two-year colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District. The campus is spread across an area of 25 acres.

The college offers academic courses towards 4-year colleges and numerous vocational programs. It is recognized for its 2-year degree programs in culinary arts, fashion design, fashion merchandising, cosmetology, automotive technology and construction technology.

The sports teams of L.A. Trade-Tech are nicknamed the Beavers. They participate in various sports like basketball, cross country, track & field, water polo and swimming.

Overview of Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles Trade Technical College can be found in Los Angeles, CA (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Los Angeles Trade Technical College.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in design, family and social work, cooking and culinary arts, and construction trades.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Selectivity

Los Angeles Trade Technical College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Los Angeles Trade Technical College are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007, 13,194 students were enrolled in the school. Los Angeles Trade Technical College has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Tuition and Affordability

Bargain hunters might want to look at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, which charges less than many schools of its type.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a comprehensive, public community college offering learner centered associate degree and certificate programs to students who reflect the global diversity of Los Angeles region. The college offers a unique education that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and applied learning experiences. Our programs are rigorous, technologically current, and designed to promote student success in: vocational/technical education career and workforce advancement university transfer life long learning, and participation in our democratic society. The college partners with all sectors of the community to ensure that our programs are relevant, provide service learning opportunities, and develop leadership that strengthens urban communities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4181
General Phone: (213) 763-7000
http://www.lattc.edu

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts238liberal arts and sciences, geography, English, geography courses
Family And Social Work235child development, social service professions
Construction Trades139electrician, carpentry, plumbing, apparel and textiles, construction, apparel and textile marketing, construction trades, apparel and textile manufacture, ...
Mechanics And Repair108automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, autobody repair, computer repair, electrical installation and repair, small engine mechanics
Nursing And Emergency Medicine64registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Beauty And Cosmetology62cosmetology
Cooking And Culinary Arts57culinary arts, restaurant and catering management
Engineering Technician56HVAC tech, water quality and recycling tech, engineering technician
Design53fashion design
Business And Management44accounting, labor relations, banking, business management, small business management, sales and marketing, taxation, business and related services, ...
Production Trades34welding, machinist, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech
Office And Administration29administrative assistant, office management
Science And Laboratory Technician13chemical tech
Medical Administration13medical secretary
Photography And Commercial Art11commercial art
Computer Science And Engineering9information technology
Real Estate And Construction Management7real estate
Architecture And Planning5architectural tech
Law0legal secretary
Media0digital communications, journalism
Drama And Performing Arts0dance
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0health and physical education, recreation and leisure studies, sports and fitness management, recreational therapy

Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles Trade Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree47741
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years37933
Award of less than 1 academic year32143

Student Body

In 2007, Los Angeles Trade Technical College had a total enrollment of 13,194 students (6,905 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White7%
Black29%
Hispanic51%
Asian7%
American Indian0%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1913%
20-2112%
22-2413%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4913%
50-647%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California94%
State unknown6%

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time25 %

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 702
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,585
Books and supplies$ 1,482

Financial Aid:
Los Angeles Trade Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 122700)

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Faculty

Los Angeles Trade Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6955
Non-tenured, but on tenure track710
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1824

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year10$27,15114$62,537
All faculty totalcalendar year10$27,15114$62,537

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year84$76,86375$65,639
All faculty totalacademic year84$76,86375$65,639

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Labor and Industrial Relations
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
Taxation

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles, General
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Construction Trades, Other
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

Los Angeles Trade Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Los Angeles Trade Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Los Angeles Trade Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Los Angeles Trade Technical College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Los Angeles Trade Technical College Number of degree programs
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Los Angeles Trade Technical College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Los Angeles Trade Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Los Angeles Trade Technical College Male % of student body
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in design
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Los Angeles Trade Technical College % of degrees in construction trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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