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Sowela Technical Community College is found in Lake Charles, Louisiana. 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 is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, office and administration, education and teaching, engineering technician, and production trades.
Sowela Technical Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
A very high share of students at Sowela Technical Community College 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
Admissions Phone: (337) 491-2688
Financial Aid Phone: (337) 491-2689
http://www.sowela.net
Sowela Technical Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 92 | industrial production tech, instrumentation tech, drafting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 58 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer networking, computer applications programming, systems analyst |
| Office And Administration | 37 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | technical teaching |
| Business And Management | 32 | accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 27 | welding, machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, heavy equipment maintenance |
| Construction Trades | 20 | electrician |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Sowela Technical Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 263 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 134 | 22 |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
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 | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (337) 491-2688
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Sowela Technical Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 546700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (337) 491-2689
Sowela Technical Community College 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 | 32 | $46,143 | 23 | $49,232 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 32 | $46,143 | 23 | $49,232 |
*: 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
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (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 placement 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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