Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus
Tel:
(225)675-5397
- 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
- Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus serves 567 students (30% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
- Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus is one of 2 community colleges within Ascension County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus is River Parishes Community College (1.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 26 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 567 students | 1,493 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 172 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 395 students | 1,111 students |
 |  | |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 9% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.66 |
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| College Completion Rate (Year 2010) | 35% | 43% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,000 | $31,000 |
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. LTC, Ascension Campus opened its doors in 1979 and offers quality occupational programs to citizens of Ascension and surrounding parishes. We offer Associate degrees, diplomas and certifications in numerous program areas as well as Developmental Studies and GED preparation classes. LTC, Ascension Campus can also customize programs for companies interested in training their employees through our Customized and Incumbent Worker Training Program. Classes may be taken druing the day and/or in the evening. Tuition fees are reasonable and financial aid is available for those who qualify. 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 Louisiana Technical College-Ascension Campus is River Parishes Community College (1.9 miles away).
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