The main campus of Unitech Training Academy Houma is in Houma, LA (a small city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Unitech Training Academy Houma offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and medical administration.
Unitech Training Academy Houma admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 211 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Unitech Training Academy Houma.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Unitech Training Academy is a Propretary School open to all students regardless of age, race, etc. Our philosophy is to maintain a professional outlook and consideration to our students with them in mind. At UTA, we not only want our students trained on how to keep a job. At UTA, we believe that training we do directly and appropriately reflect from our student's performance, attitude and capability of their work. UTA also realizes the overwhelming need in the community for professionally trained persons. It is UTA's philosophy to provide the community with a choice of desirable, productive and well-trained individuals who are looking for a career in their field."
More complete details are provided below.
Unitech Training Academy Houma
1227 Grand Calliou
Houma, LA 70363
General Phone: (985) 223-1755
http://www.unitechtrainingacademy.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 40 | health and medical administrative, pharmacy courses, health unit coordinator |
| Medical Support and Technology | 21 | blood bank tech specialist, medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | physical therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Unitech Training Academy Houma in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Unitech Training Academy Houma had a total enrollment of 211 students (279 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houma, 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.
Financial Aid:
Unitech Training Academy Houma participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 037893A2)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Unitech Training Academy Houma Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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