Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria, LA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a public institution in Alexandria, Louisiana, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 1,078 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $29,558 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 72.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $7,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,702 per year. The most popular programs include Machinist, Practical Nursing, Business Operations, Electrical & Power Transmission, and Building Construction.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,558
Graduation Rate
72.4%
Median Debt
$7,000
Average Net Price
$5,702
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.18x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.22x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,078
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
73.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,099
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,099
Pell Grant Rate
69.4%
Federal Loan Rate
44.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,683
Income $30K–$48K
$5,393
Income $48K–$75K
$8,092
Student Demographics
Women
55.8%
White
45.4%
Black
42.1%
Hispanic
4.0%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Accreditations
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Preaccredited)
Programs (21)
Associate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 38 |
| Business Operations | $30,999 | 25 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 7 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 5 |
Undergraduate Certificate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | $49,569 | 433 |
| Practical Nursing | $44,970 | 313 |
| Business Operations | $19,082 | 232 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $54,408 | 56 |
| Building Construction | Not reported | 55 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 37 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 30 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 28 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 27 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 24 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | $27,344 | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 14 |
| Forestry | Not reported | 10 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 3 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Louisiana
- Highest Earning Colleges in Louisiana
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Louisiana
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Louisiana
- Most Affordable Colleges in Louisiana
- Best ROI Colleges in Louisiana