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Louisiana Tech Harris is in Opelousas, Louisiana. Opelousas is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Harris 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 Harris include engineering, science and laboratory technician, and mechanics and repair.
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 579 students study at Louisiana Tech Harris (in 2005).
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Louisiana Technical College (LTC) delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. The LTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student and business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College - T H Harris Campus
332 E South St
Opelousas, LA 70570-6114
General Phone: (337) 948-0239
Admissions Phone: (337) 948-0239
Financial Aid Phone: (337) 948-0333
http://www.theltc.net
Louisiana Tech Harris awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 53 | industrial electronics tech, HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 27 | radiologic tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | medical assistant |
| Business And Management | 22 | accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 13 | computer networking |
| Engineering | 13 | civil engineering courses |
| Construction Trades | 13 | electrician, masonry |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding, machinist |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Harris in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 163 | 20 |
| Associate's degree | 64 | 5 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech Harris had a total enrollment of 579 students (478 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 2 % |
| Part-Time | 2 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (337) 948-0239
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 816 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,104 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Harris participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548840)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (337) 948-0333
Louisiana Tech Harris has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 24 | $43,885 | 16 | $41,719 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $43,885 | 16 | $41,719 |
*: 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
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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