Capital Area Technical College
Tel:
(225)359-9201
- The Louisiana Technical College (LTC) delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. The LTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment.
School Highlights
- Capital Area Technical College serves 1,946 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
- Capital Area Technical College is one of 11 community colleges within East Baton Rouge County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Capital Area Technical College is Baton Rouge Community College (2.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Capital Area Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Capital Area Technical College | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 57 staff | 26 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,946 students | 1,493 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 34:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 733 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,213 students | 1,111 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| % Black | 61% | 35% |
| % White | 31% | 45% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 9% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.66 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 47% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,100 | $28,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Louisiana Technical College provides statewide technical and vocational education and is composed of seven districts with forty campuses, each consisting of a multicultural population encompassing much diversification in the way of ideas, traditions, values, skills, and arts. This college is governed by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Board of Supervisors, which in turn comes under regulations set forth by the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education. The Louisiana Community and Technical College System was established by the Louisiana legislature in 1999. LTC–BR Tech is a member campus of the new system and is recognized for preparing students for workforce success through continual education and training. BR Tech provides students with many educational and training choices. Its affordable tuition, small class size, high quality faculty, personal attention, great job placement rate, convenient class times and locations, beautiful campus, and a wide variety of student services combine to make the BR Tech experience one that works for students. The Louisiana Technical College works closely with local and statewide industry to bring the latest training programs to our students. Each campus offers customized training programs. The Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredits each individual campus of the Louisiana Technical College.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Capital Area Technical College is Baton Rouge Community College (2.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 7,740 students | 2.30 Mi201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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(225)928-3005 2.40247 - Baton Rouge CollegePrivate, for profitn/a students | 2.70 Mi1771 N Lobdell Blvd. Suite 307
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)454-6915 2.70n/a - Delta College of Arts & TechnologyPrivate, for profit641 students | 2.70 Mi7380 Exchange Place
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225)928-7770 2.70641 - Baton Rouge School of ComputersPrivate, for profit78 students | 5.90 Mi9352 Interline Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225)923-2524 5.9078
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