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Louisiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus, located in Lafayette, Louisiana, was founded as the Lafayette Regional Institute on June 30, 1973. In 1982, the name of the institute was changed to Lafayette Regional Vocational Technical School, and, after several name changes, it was given its current name in July of 1995.
Louisiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus offers Associate of Applied Technology and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Various certificate and technical diploma programs are also available. Courses are offered in subjects like accounting technology, aviation maintenance technology, cosmetology, computer electronics technology, drafting and design technology, and hospitality and tourism.
Louisiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Student Government Association, the Information Technology Club, the NVT Honor Society, SkillsUSA, and Phi Beta Lambda.
Louisiana Tech Lafayette is in Lafayette, LA. Lafayette is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Lafayette issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Louisiana Tech Lafayette include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 969 students study at Louisiana Tech Lafayette (in 2007-2008).
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Lafayette Campus
1101 Bertrand Dr
Lafayette, LA 70506-4909
General Phone: (337) 262-5962
http://www.ltc.edu/lafayette/default.html
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 100 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, health aide, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics and Repair | 33 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, aircraft powerplant tech, jewelrymaking |
| Medical Support and Technology | 31 | medical lab assistant, surgical tech |
| Medical Administration | 29 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | computer networking, system administration |
| Production Trades | 20 | machinist, upholsterer, welding |
| Business and Management | 20 | accounting technology |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 18 | chef training |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | drafting |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Construction Trades | 6 | electrician |
| Hospitality | 5 | hotel management |
| Media | 4 | desktop publishing and imaging |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 1 | barber |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Lafayette in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 168 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 74 | 9 |
| Associate's degree | 72 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Lafayette had a total enrollment of 969 students (839 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lafayette, 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 | $ 864 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,455 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Lafayette participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548818)
Louisiana Tech Lafayette has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 19 | $50,229 | 28 | $52,365 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $50,229 | 28 | $52,365 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
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
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Lafayette Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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