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Louisiana Technical College-West Jefferson Campus

Louisiana Technical College-West Jefferson Campus, or LTC-West Jefferson Campus, is a college for professional technical education in Harvey, Louisiana. It offers Technical Certificate, Diploma Programs, and Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs in diverse areas of study including accounting technology, carpentry, film & video production, and nurse assisting.

Louisiana Technical College-West Jefferson Campus has a Student Government Association which consists of members representing the student body. The students of West Jefferson Campus are active members of various clubs and organizations such as Skills USA.

LTC-West Jefferson Campus participates in various financial aid programs including Strategies to Empower People (STEP), Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP), Tuition Opportunity Programs for Students (TOPS) Tech Award, Tuition Opportunity Programs for Students (TOPS) Early Start, and Vocational Rehabilitation.

Campus Location

475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
USA
Main Tel: (504) 671-6800
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

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

  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • High faculty salary.

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 year certificate381
1-2 year certificate1413
Associate 2

Students

Student enrollment was 564 in 2007-2008 (317 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$ 959
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,549
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Louisiana Tech West Jefferson 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 (0 awarded)

  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
  • Electrician
  • Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (0 awarded)

  • Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (43 awarded)

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

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
  • Welding Technology/Welder

Selected Careers of Interest

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

Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.

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