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Los Angeles Trade Technical College can be found in Los Angeles, California (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 2005, 13,377 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
Admissions Phone: (213) 763-5300
Financial Aid Phone: (213) 763-7082
http://www.lattc.edu
Los Angeles Trade Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 272 | child development, social service professions |
| Liberal Arts | 262 | liberal arts and sciences, English, geography courses |
| Construction Trades | 165 | electrician, apparel and textile marketing, plumbing, carpentry, apparel and textile manufacture, construction trades, power transmission |
| Mechanics And Repair | 107 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, computer repair, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair, small engine mechanics |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 102 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Design | 92 | fashion design |
| Engineering Technician | 74 | HVAC tech, engineering technician, water quality and recycling tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 56 | cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 43 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Business And Management | 36 | banking, accounting, labor relations, retail, sales and marketing, small business management |
| Production Trades | 31 | welding, machinist, cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | information technology |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 11 | chemical tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical secretary |
| Architecture And Planning | 8 | architectural tech, architectural services |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Media | 0 | graphic communications |
Number of programs and degrees for Los Angeles Trade Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 541 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 454 | 34 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 376 | 21 |
In 2005, Los Angeles Trade Technical College had a total enrollment of 13,377 students (7,111 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 7% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| State unknown | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (213) 763-5300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,620 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Los Angeles Trade Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 122700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (213) 763-7082
Los Angeles Trade Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 80 | 70 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $52,645 | 16 | $60,776 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $52,645 | 16 | $60,776 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 88 | $77,055 | 74 | $75,037 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $77,055 | 74 | $75,037 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 5 | $69,723 |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 5 | $69,723 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
Architecture and Related Services, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Labor and Industrial Relations
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
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
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
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
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
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 Photography
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
(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% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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