Northshore Technical College-Hammond Area Branch Campus
- 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 and business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment.
School Highlights
- Northshore Technical College-Hammond Area Branch Campus is the only community colleges within Tangipahoa County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Northshore Technical College-Hammond Area Branch Campus is Northshore Technical College-Florida Parishes Branch Campus (26.2 miles away).
School Overview
| Northshore Technical College-Hammond Area Branch Campus | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 9% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2010) | 38% | 43% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,000 | $31,000 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010) | 48% | 79% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2010 (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 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 Northshore Technical College-Hammond Area Branch Campus is Northshore Technical College-Florida Parishes Branch Campus (26.2 miles away).
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