Central Louisiana Technical Community College

www.cltcc.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $3,335
    2024 Average Net Price
    $5,625
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,345
    65.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    69.9%
    232 Graduates

    About

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a higher education institution located in Rapides Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central Louisiana Technical Community College were Welding Technology (150 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (140 degrees), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (111 degrees).

    In 2024, 1,284 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Louisiana Technical Community College. 44.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (716 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (387 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is $3,335, which is $−11,562 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is $3,335, which is $11,562 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,625.

    In 2024, 81% of undergraduate students attending Central Louisiana Technical Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $3,335
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Louisiana Technical Community College was $3,335. The cost of tuition at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is $−11,562 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $5,625
    2024 Value
    8.3%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Central Louisiana Technical Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,625. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Central Louisiana Technical Community College grew by 8.3%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    81%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    45%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    81% of undergraduate students at Central Louisiana Technical Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 47.3% with respect to 2023, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College had a total enrollment of 1,345 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is 886 students and the part-time enrollment is 459. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.4% White, 37% Black or African American, 3.42% Two or More Races, 3.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.595% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.372% Asian, and 0.0743% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.1%) and White Male (22.1%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    65.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,345 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is 886 and the part-time enrollment is 459. This means that 65.9% of students enrolled at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    73%
    2024 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 Central Louisiana Technical Community College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Central Louisiana Technical Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      691 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      498 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      46 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is 51.4% White, 37% Black or African American, 3.42% Two or More Races, 3.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.595% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.372% Asian, and 0.0743% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 150 fewer women than men received degrees from Central Louisiana Technical Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is white (716 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (387 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is Welding Technology (150 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (140 degrees) and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (111 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (334 degrees awarded), Construction (70 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (93 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are Registered nurses (1,496,325 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,625 people), Medical & health services managers (163,994 people), Other managers (142,511 people), and Pharmacists (135,124 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in 2024 are Precision Production (334 degrees awarded), Construction (70 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (93 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (54 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Central Louisiana Technical Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are Precision Production (334 degrees awarded), Construction (70 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (93 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (54 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,609,118 people), Outpatient care centers (280,687 people), Elementary & secondary schools (276,393 people), Offices of physicians (202,618 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (174,405 people).

    The most specialized majors at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are Precision Production (334 degrees awarded), Construction (70 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (93 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (21 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (54 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Louisiana Technical Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Welding Technology
      150 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      140 degrees awarded
    3. General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
      111 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Central Louisiana Technical Community College was Welding Technology with 150 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    717
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    567
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 717 degrees were awarded to men at Central Louisiana Technical Community College, which is 1.26 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (567).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 319 degrees were awarded to men at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Welding Technology, which is 21.3 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 12.8 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    71%
    100% Completion Time
    75%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 71% of students graduating from Central Louisiana Technical Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      716 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      387 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      44 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is white (716 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (387 degrees).

    7.01% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      745 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Male
      663 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      588 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Louisiana Technical Community College is white male (745 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (663 degrees).

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    Operations

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $588k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 202k (34.4%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

    In 2024, Central Louisiana Technical Community College had a total salary expenditure of 16.1M. Central Louisiana Technical Community College employs 46 Instructors, 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are Female Instructor (29), Male Instructor (17), and Male No academic rank (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Louisiana Technical Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 28 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

    Endowment

    $588k
    2024 Endowment
    1.3%
    growth from 2023

    Central Louisiana Technical Community College has an endowment valued at about $588k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Louisiana Technical Community College grew 1.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.5M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $7.05M
    2024 Salaries
    3.16%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Central Louisiana Technical Community College paid a median of $7.05M in salaries, which represents 43.8% of their overall expenditure ($16.1M) and a 3.16% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.9% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.13% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.47M
    Instructional Salaries
    47
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Central Louisiana Technical Community College paid a total of $2.47M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Louisiana Technical Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 28 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

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