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Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus

The Louisiana Technical College Ascension Campus, is a 2-year, public institution located in Sorrento, Louisiana. The Ascension Campus of LTC opened its doors in 1979, and it is today governed by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors. The Ascension campus is spread across an area of 6.5 acres. The institute offers diplomas, certifications and associate’s degrees in accounting technology, welding technology and instrumentation technology, among others.

The students of the Louisiana Technical College Ascension Campus has a Student Government Association and a chapter of SkillsUSA. The Financial Aid Officer of LTC Ascension Campus works closely with students seeking financial assistance.

Campus Location

9697 Airline Hwy
Sorrento, LA 70778-3007
USA
Main Tel: (225) 675-5398
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus Highlights

Where Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in engineering technician and office and administration.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate405
1-2 year certificate126

Louisiana Tech Ascension Students

The student enrollment at Louisiana Tech Ascension was 336 in 2007 (209 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 916
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,468
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Louisiana Tech Ascension participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  9

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (41 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (3 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Louisiana Tech Ascension with government-defined occupation categories.)

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