Sowela Technical Community College

Sowela Technical Community College is a two-year community college and trade school located on an impressive campus in Lake Charles, LA. It has a nonselective admissions process of 100%. It is a small sized institution with 1,778 full-time undergrads in attendance. Sowela Tech's most regularly picked major is a Manufacturing Engineering Technician Certificate, which represents 22% of the student body. Other frequent choices include Instrumentation Technician, which accounts for 9% of students, and Electrician (7%). If you are interested in studying mechanics repair at a college in Louisiana but don't have the best grades, Sowela Tech is an excellent choice for you, because its mechanics repair program is ranked #1 in the state. In addition, Sowela Tech is 1st in Louisiana for best colleges with higher acceptance rates. At full freight, tuition costs $4,394 a year, if you're from Louisiana. Otherwise, tuition could go for as much as $8,095. Before you rule out applying because of the price, know that over 80% of Sowela Tech students receive some monetary support. 47% of Sowela Technical Community College students end up graduating, geared up to start their careers. On average, graduates earn a yearly income of $28,700 two years after college. After another four years in the job market, their median income rises 19.2% to $34,200; however, that is still 14.7% south of the national median salary. You might also want to be aware that Sowela Tech does not have early decision. What's more, Sowela Tech does not offer a study abroad program. Concerning your bank account, be aware that for households with an income of $49k to $75k, the average net tuition cost is $9,969 per year and 57% of students receive state grants. When rating its diversity, Sowela Tech received an 8.24 and when rating its academics, Sowela Tech received an 8.5. To conclude, the lowest-earning quarter of graduates make $20,800 or less six years after graduation and the lowest-earning 1/4 of graduates make a starting salary of $15,100 or less.