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Sowela Technical Community College is found in Lake Charles, LA. Lake Charles is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Sowela Technical Community College.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Sowela Technical Community College is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, engineering technician, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 1,627 in 2007 at Sowela Technical Community College. A very high share of students at the school are male.
More complete details are provided below.
Sowela Technical Community College
3820 J Bennett Johnston Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70616
General Phone: (337) 491-2698
http://www.sowela.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 104 | industrial production tech, instrumentation tech, drafting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 62 | automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC, industrial electronics tech, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Construction Trades | 37 | electrician |
| Business And Management | 33 | accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | computer networking, computer applications programming, systems analyst |
| Office And Administration | 26 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 21 | welding, machinist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | chef training |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | technical teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Sowela Technical Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 187 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 186 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 15 |
In 2007, Sowela Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 1,627 students (1,231 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lake Charles, 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 | $ 1,470 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Sowela Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546700)
Sowela Technical Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 13 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 27 | $53,156 | 23 | $55,377 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $53,156 | 23 | $55,377 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $35,281 | 4 | $34,561 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 8 | $35,281 | 4 | $34,561 |
*: 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
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sowela Technical Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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