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Louisiana Technical College Teche Area Campus

Louisiana Technical College Teche Area Campus

Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus is one of the campuses of Louisiana Technical College Region 4. Popularly referred to as LTC- Teche Area Campus, it was originally established in 1950 as the Iberia Trades School. It became the Teche Area Vocational-Technical School in 1964, and was again renamed Teche Area Technical Institute in 1990. It was finally given its present name in 1995. The campus is situated on 39 acres in New Iberia, Louisiana.

LTC- Teche Area Campus offers a number of associate's degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs of study. Courses are provided in automotive technology, cosmetology, culinary arts, surgical technology, and information communication technology, among others. The college also offers distance learning opportunities.

Students of LTC- Teche Area Campus are involved in a variety of clubs and organizations including several on campus, such as the Student Government Association, the Information Technology Club, the National Vocational-Technical Honor Society, and SkillsUSA Louisiana. The college also hosts the Phi Beta Lambda society.

Overview of Louisiana Technical College Teche Area Campus

Louisiana Tech Teche Area is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in New Iberia, LA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Louisiana Tech Teche Area top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. The range of program offerings available from Louisiana Tech Teche Area is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at the school often study office and administration, computer science and engineering, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Selectivity

Louisiana Tech Teche Area maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 507 students (379 full-time equivalent).

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Tuition and Affordability

Tuition is fairly low at Louisiana Tech Teche Area.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System is to prepare Louisiana's citizens for improved quality of life, workforce success, and continued learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Louisiana Tech Teche Area

Louisiana Technical College Teche Area Campus
609 Ember Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
General Phone: (337) 373-0011
http://www.techeareacampus.net

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine54licensed practical nurse, health aide
Mechanics and Repair33industrial electronics tech, computer repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics
Production Trades23welding, machinist
Construction Trades21carpentry, electrician
Medical Administration17medical secretary
Engineering Technician9drafting
Office and Administration8administrative assistant
Business and Management8accounting technology
Family and Social Work6child care provider
Computer Science and Engineering4system administration

Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Teche Area in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years13416
Award of less than 1 academic year458
Associate's degree43

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Student Body

In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Teche Area had a total enrollment of 507 students (379 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White62%
Black30%
Hispanic2%
Asian6%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1818%
18-1924%
20-2117%
22-2412%
25-2914%
30-345%
35-393%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time15 %

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New Iberia, 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.

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 824
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,415
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Teche Area participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548839)

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Faculty

Louisiana Tech Teche Area has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year9$51,4279$50,273
All faculty totalcalendar year9$51,4279$50,273

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year0*4$36,924
All faculty totalacademic year0*4$36,924

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Louisiana Tech Teche Area Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

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

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Louisiana Tech Teche Area Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Louisiana Tech Teche Area Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Louisiana Tech Teche Area Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Louisiana Tech Teche Area Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Louisiana Tech Teche Area % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Louisiana Tech Teche Area % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Louisiana Tech Teche Area % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Louisiana Tech Teche Area Male % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Louisiana Tech Teche Area % of degrees in office and administration
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Louisiana Tech Teche Area Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Louisiana Tech Teche Area % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Louisiana Tech Teche Area % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career 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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