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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.
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.
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 is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
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.
In 2007-2008, 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.
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.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
400 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90015-4181
General Phone: (213) 763-7000
http://www.lattc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 246 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair, computer repair, small engine mechanics |
| Family and Social Work | 237 | child development, public administration, social service professions |
| Liberal Arts | 214 | liberal arts and sciences, geography, geography courses, English |
| Construction Trades | 172 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing, construction, apparel and textiles, apparel and textile marketing, construction trades, apparel and textile manufacture, ... |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 120 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Engineering Technician | 89 | HVAC tech, electromechanical tech, water quality and recycling tech, engineering technician |
| Business and Management | 65 | accounting, labor relations, banking, business management, sales and marketing, retail, business and related services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 64 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Design | 59 | fashion design |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 54 | cosmetology |
| Production Trades | 41 | welding, machinist, cabinetmaking |
| Office and Administration | 35 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 27 | chemical tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | information technology, system administration, webmastering |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 15 | commercial art |
| Architecture and Planning | 8 | architectural tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 6 | real estate |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Media | 0 | digital communications, journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles Trade Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 536 | 28 |
| Associate's degree | 489 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 454 | 30 |
In 2007-2008, Los Angeles Trade Technical College had a total enrollment of 13,194 students (8,964 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 51% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| State unknown | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 606 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,470 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 76 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 12 | $83,680 | 15 | $97,928 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $83,680 | 15 | $97,928 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 85 | $76,976 | 72 | $75,175 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $76,976 | 72 | $75,175 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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)
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
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Los Angeles Trade Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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