L E Fletcher Technical Community College
Tel:
(985)448-7900
School Highlights
- L E Fletcher Technical Community College serves 2,590 students (46% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
- L E Fletcher Technical Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Terrebonne County, LA.
- The nearest community college to L E Fletcher Technical Community College is Blue Cliff College-Houma (1.3 miles away).
Top Placements
L E Fletcher Technical Community 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 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| L E Fletcher Technical Community College | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 72 staff | 26 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,590 students | 1,493 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,200 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,390 students | 1,111 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| % Black | 23% | 35% |
| % White | 64% | 45% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 9% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.66 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 12% | 47% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,400 | $28,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College is a student-oriented facility whose objective is to provide students with training and support required to reach their goals. The professional staff of L. E. Fletcher Technical Community College can provide both the academic and technical training needed to succeed in today's job market. The hands-on approach of instruction enables students to obtain the skills needed to succeed in their chosen career. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with the skills you need to succeed . Fletcher Technical Community College assures that its programs are responsive to the needs of the citizens, business and industry, and other educational institutions of Louisiana. Fletcher Technical Community College in conjunction with Region 3 Tech Prep will be offering a 3 day Technology Summer Camp. Activities will be offered by 9 different technical programs: Automotive, Air Conditioning, Drafting & Design, Electrical, Electronics, Machine, Marine, Marine Diesel, and Welding.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to L E Fletcher Technical Community College is Blue Cliff College-Houma (1.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Blue Cliff College-HoumaPrivate, for profit218 students | 1.30 Mi803 Barrow St
Houma, LA 70360
(985)601-4000 1.30218 - n/a students | 13.70 Mi1425 Tiger Dr
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985)447-0924 13.70n/a - 2,992 students | 28.20 Mi900 Youngs Road
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985)380-2957 28.202,992 - 1,723 students | 34.80 Mi181 Regala Pk Rd
Reserve, LA 70084
34.801,723 - 361 students | 41.00 Mi2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)733-0074 41.00361
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