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The Louisiana Technical College (LTC) has several campuses in Louisiana. The first campus was established in Bogalusa in November 1930, after which the college system expanded throughout the state. The campus locations of LTC are divided into different regions. The T.H Harris campus is located in Region-4, at the center of St. Landry Parish, Opelousas. It was established in 1938 pursuant to state legislation.
The T.H Harris branch of LTC provides technical and instructional programs such as civil, surveying and mapping, diesel powered equipment technology, office systems technology, masonry and nondestructive testing technology. The college also offers the option of distance education through online means. Some of the student associations of the campus include information technology club, Phi Beta Lambda, SkillsUSA and the NVT Honor Society.
The main campus of Louisiana Tech Harris is in Opelousas, LA (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public school. Louisiana Tech Harris offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Louisiana Tech Harris offers a wide array of programs of study, compared to other schools of its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, science and laboratory technician, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Louisiana Tech Harris admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Louisiana Tech Harris offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 619 enrolled students.
Louisiana Tech Harris offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College T H Harris Campus
332 E South St
Opelousas, LA 70570-6114
http://www.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 76 | licensed practical nurse, health aide, nursing assistant |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 42 | radiologic tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 26 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding, machinist |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer networking, system administration |
| Construction Trades | 11 | electrician |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Business and Management | 6 | accounting technology |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting, surveying tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Harris in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 130 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Harris had a total enrollment of 619 students (510 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 49% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Opelousas, 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 | $ 979 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,570 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Harris participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548840)
Louisiana Tech Harris 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 | 15 | $53,402 | 14 | $48,693 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 15 | $53,402 | 14 | $48,693 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Harris Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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