South Central Louisiana Technical College

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,202

2018 Average Net Price

$13,253

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.89%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

1,961

31.6% Full-Time

About

South Central Louisiana Technical College is a higher education institution located in St. Mary Parish, LA. In 2018, the most popular < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at South Central Louisiana Technical College were Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (236 degrees awarded), Other Industrial Production Technology (197 degrees), and Welding Technology (75 degrees).

In 2018, 1,596 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Central Louisiana Technical College. 22.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 77.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (907 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (454 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Central Louisiana Technical College is $2,202, which is $−12,298 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at South Central Louisiana Technical College is $2,202

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,253.

In 2018, 77% of undergraduate students attending South Central Louisiana Technical College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,202

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at South Central Louisiana Technical College was $2,202.

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Central Louisiana Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,253

2018 Value

55.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 South Central Louisiana Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,253. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of South Central Louisiana Technical College grew by 55.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Central Louisiana Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77% of undergraduate students at South Central Louisiana Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 35.1% with respect to 2017, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Central Louisiana Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at South Central Louisiana Technical College was 4.89%, which represents 74 out of the 1513 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Central Louisiana Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,961 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at South Central Louisiana Technical College is 619 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,342. This means that 31.6% of students enrolled at South Central Louisiana Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Central Louisiana Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.1% White, 41.7% Black or African American, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Two or More Races, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.765% Asian, and 0.204% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Central Louisiana Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Central Louisiana Technical College in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,961 students. The full-time enrollment at South Central Louisiana Technical College is 619 and the part-time enrollment is 1,342. This means that 31.6% of students enrolled at South Central Louisiana Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Central Louisiana Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Central Louisiana Technical College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), South Central Louisiana Technical College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Central Louisiana Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

White
943 enrolled students
Black or African American
817 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
88 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Central Louisiana Technical College is 48.1% White, 41.7% Black or African American, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Two or More Races, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.765% Asian, and 0.204% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (1.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 890 fewer women than men received degrees from South Central Louisiana Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Central Louisiana Technical College is white (907 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (454 degrees).

The most common < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at South Central Louisiana Technical College is Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer (236 degrees awarded), followed by Other Industrial Production Technology (197 degrees) and Welding Technology (75 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Central Louisiana Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (249 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (673 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Central Louisiana Technical College are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at South Central Louisiana Technical College in 2018 are Transportation (249 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (673 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), Precision Production (91 degrees), and Construction (28 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Central Louisiana Technical College are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at South Central Louisiana Technical College are Transportation (249 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (673 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (191 degrees), Precision Production (91 degrees), and Construction (28 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Central Louisiana Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Central Louisiana Technical College.

Most Common (2018)

Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer
236 degree-majors awarded
Other Industrial Production Technology
197 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
75 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common < 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Central Louisiana Technical College was Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer with 236 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from < 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Central Louisiana Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,243

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

353

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 1,243 degrees were awarded to men at South Central Louisiana Technical College, which is 3.52 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (353).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Central Louisiana Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 453 degrees were awarded to men at South Central Louisiana Technical College in Other Industrial Production Technology, which is 5.27 times more than the 86 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 137 degrees were awarded to men at South Central Louisiana Technical College in General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science, which is 6.52 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (54.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at South Central Louisiana Technical College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (54.5% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
907 degrees awarded
Black or African American
454 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Central Louisiana Technical College is white (907 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (454 degrees).

5.76% of degree recipients (92 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Male
750 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
298 degrees awarded
White Female
157 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Central Louisiana Technical College is white male (750 degrees awarded). There were 2.52 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (298 degrees).

Operations

South Central Louisiana Technical College employs 24 Instructors, 12 No academic ranks and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at South Central Louisiana Technical College are Male Instructor (16), Female Instructor (8), and Female No academic rank (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Central Louisiana Technical College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 11 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.96M

2017 Salaries

1.41%

decline from 2016

In 2017, South Central Louisiana Technical College paid a median of $5.96M in salaries, a 1.41% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, South Central Louisiana Technical College paid a total of $1.64M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Central Louisiana Technical College were Instructor with 24 employees, No academic rank with 12 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Central Louisiana Technical College were Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Central Louisiana Technical College was Male Instructor with 16 employees, Female Instructor with 8 employees, and Female No academic rank with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Central Louisiana Technical College.