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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.
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.
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 maintains an open-admission policy.
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.
The school offers classes to 507 students (379 full-time equivalent).
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.
Louisiana Technical College Teche Area Campus
609 Ember Dr
New Iberia, LA 70560
General Phone: (337) 373-0011
http://www.techeareacampus.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 54 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Mechanics and Repair | 33 | industrial electronics tech, computer repair, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Production Trades | 23 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 21 | carpentry, electrician |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | drafting |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 8 | accounting technology |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child care provider |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | system administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Teche Area in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 134 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 45 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Teche Area had a total enrollment of 507 students (379 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 9 | $51,427 | 9 | $50,273 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $51,427 | 9 | $50,273 |
*: 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 | 0 | * | 4 | $36,924 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $36,924 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Teche Area Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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