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Louisiana Technical College-T H Harris Campus

Louisiana Technical College, LTC, is dedicated to providing professional technical education in Louisiana. It has several campuses across Louisiana including the T.H. Harris Campus which is situated in Opelousas.

LTC – T.H. Harris campus offers many technical and vocational programs through traditional classes at its campus, as well as through the internet. It also operates an extension campus where occupational programs are offered in Automotive Technology, Diesel Powered Equipment Technology and Cosmetology.

Students of Louisiana Technical College - T.H. Harris Campus can acquire membership and participate in the activities of student clubs and organizations like Phi Beta Lambda, Student Government, the Information Technology Club, SkillsUSA and NVT Honor Society.

Campus Location

332 E South St
Opelousas, LA 70570-6114
USA
Main Tel: 33794802391
Web Site

The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in science and laboratory technician, production trades, computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and mechanics and repair.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate13019
< 1 year certificate7212
Associate34

Students

Student enrollment was 619 in 2007-2008 (510 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 979
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,570
Books and supplies$ 1,200

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

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

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (2 awarded)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (11 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (11 awarded)

  • Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (26 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (76 awarded)

  • Health Aide
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (42 awarded)

  • Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician

Selected Careers of Interest

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

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