Vocational Programs at SOWELA Technical Community College
SOWELA Technical Community College (referred to as SOWELA) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Lake Charles, LA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at SOWELA Technical Community College is $4,325 for Louisiana residents and $4,265 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 3,268 and the students to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1). SOWELA Technical Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $4,265 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 49 Programs |
| Enrollment | 3,268 Students |
| Online Students | 511 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of SOWELA are $4,325 for Louisiana residents and $4,265 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of SOWELA is $139.
| Louisiana Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $4,325 | $4,265 |
| Cost Per Credit | $139 | $139 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
SOWELA Technical Community College offers 49 career programs and 5 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,199 students have earned their degrees/certificate at SOWELA. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at SOWELA with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 13 |
| Information Technology | 1 program | 13 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 9 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 1 program (1 online) | 9 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 3 programs | 186 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 1 program | 75 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 program | 101 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 1 program | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 2 programs (1 online) | 16 |
| General Studies | 1 program | 15 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 1 program (1 online) | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 program | 7 |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 1 program | 7 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 program | 22 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program | 22 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 58 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 58 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 1 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 1 program | 1 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 3 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 programs | 15 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 program | 15 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 program | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 programs | 75 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 1 program | 10 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 37 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 28 |
| Business [+] | 3 programs (1 online) | 47 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 program (1 online) | 35 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program | 9 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program | 3 |
| Total | 20 programs (3 online) | 452 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 3 |
| Forest Technology/Technician | 1 program | 3 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 13 |
| Information Technology | 1 program | 13 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 22 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 1 program (1 online) | 22 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 3 programs | 210 |
| Instrumentation Technology/Technician | 1 program | 88 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 program | 102 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 1 program | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program | 196 |
| General Studies | 1 program | 196 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 program | 7 |
| Chemical Technology/Technician | 1 program | 7 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 program | 21 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 program | 21 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 4 programs | 84 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 1 program | 0 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer | 1 program | 11 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 65 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 1 program | 8 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 3 programs | 26 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | 1 program | 3 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 1 program | 23 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 35 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 14 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 21 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 programs | 15 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 program | 15 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 program | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 programs | 0 |
| Sterile Processing Technology/Technician | 1 program | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 0 |
| Business [+] | 4 programs (1 online) | 65 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 program (1 online) | 34 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 1 program | 23 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program | 8 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 1 program | 0 |
| Total | 26 programs (2 online) | 697 |
2-4 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 1 program | 6 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 0 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 program | 44 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 44 |
| Total | 3 programs | 50 |
SOWELA Technical Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (6/20/2014 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Student Population
At SOWELA Technical Community College, there are total 3,268 students. By gender, there are 1,532 men and 1,736 women students at SOWELA. The next table summarizes the student population at SOWELA.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,268 | 1,532 | 1,736 |
| American Indian/Native American | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| Asian | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Black/African American | 745 | 229 | 516 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 73 | 86 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White | 2,031 | 1,089 | 942 |
| Two More | 135 | 68 | 67 |
| Un-Known | 101 | 35 | 66 |