Louisiana Technical College-Gulf Area Campus
Location and Contact Information
1115 Clover StAbbeville, LA 70510
USA
Main Tel: 3380000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Louisiana Technical College Gulf Area Campus is one of the campuses of Louisiana Technical College Region 4. This public, two-year technical college is located in Abbeville, Louisiana. It offers associate’s degrees and certificates in subjects like nursing, emergency medicine, beauty and cosmetology and computer science, among others.
LTC-Gulf Area Campus is home to a number of clubs and organizations, including SkillsUSA, the Information Technology Club and the Student Government Association, among others. The college offers continuing education and distance learning options. LTC-Gulf Area Campus also offers career counseling services and job placement assistance to its students and recent graduates.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in production trades, mechanics and repair, nursing and emergency medicine, and office and administration.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Louisiana Tech Gulf Area:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus | New Iberia, LA | 543 |
| 2 | Sandersville Technical College | Sandersville, GA | 851 |
| 3 | Louisiana Technical College-T H Harris Campus | Opelousas, LA | 618 |
| 4 | Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus | Baton Rouge, LA | 2,168 |
| 5 | Louisiana Technical College-Oakdale Campus | Oakdale, LA | 663 |
| 6 | Louisiana Technical College-Northwest Louisiana Campus | Minden, LA | 793 |
| 7 | Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf | Big Spring, TX | 113 |
| 8 | South Central Louisiana Technical College-Lafourche Campus | Thibodaux, LA | 384 |
| 9 | Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport-Bossier Campus | Shreveport, LA | 1,164 |
| 10 | Louisiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus | Lafayette, LA | 1,126 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 110 | 15 |
| < 1 year certificate | 106 | 9 |
| Associate | 1 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 4 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 15 |
Students
Student enrollment was 450 in 2009-2010 (339 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 80% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Health Aide
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
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