Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus

5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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

Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus serves 289 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 89%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,955
  • Out-state tuition: $6,433
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
13 staff
37 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
289 students
672 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
111 students
279 students
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# Part-Time Students
178 students
393 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
233 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
289 students
270 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
17 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
217 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
32%
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% Hispanic
n/a
3%
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% Black
n/a
10%
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% White
n/a
11%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
33%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
8%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
14%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2709%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,955 is less than the state average of $2,971. The in-state tuition has grown by 222% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,433 is more than the state average of $6,004. The out-state tuition has grown by 338% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,955
$2,971
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,433
$6,004
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
33%
76%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,567
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus cost?
Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus's tuition is approximately $2,955 for In-State students and $6,433 for Out-State students.
What schools are Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus often compared to?
Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Healthcare Training Institute by visitors of our site.
What is Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus's ranking?
Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Louisiana for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,955
  • Out-state tuition: $6,433
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Jefferson County, LA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Jefferson County, LA is Herzing University-New Orleans. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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