- 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
South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus serves 660 students (62% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus
(LA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Small
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The South Louisiana Technical College- T. H. Harris Campus diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
660 students
357 students
# Full-Time Students
407 students
270 students
# Part-Time Students
253 students
408 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
407 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
407 students
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Black
45%
40%
% White
51%
41%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
42%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,000
$31,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
76%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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. TH Harris Campus is located in the city of Opelousas the heart of St. Landry Parish. We are a vocational and technical college delivering courses and programs through on-campus instruction and the Internet. Louisiana Technical College (LTC), TH Harris Campus delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. This campus provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business, and industry needs within a life-long learning environment. Our goal is to serve you with excellent academic and skill development. Our programs are accessible, affordable, and accredited. We have served our citizens since 1938, teaching skills for success at work, home, and play. Louisiana Technical College, TH Harris Campus is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and is part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System and The Louisiana Technical College.
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