Northshore Technical Community College

Northshore Technical Community College is a public two-year institution located in Lacombe, Louisiana, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 6,150 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 35% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a wide range of one-to-two-year certificate programs across trades, healthcare, and technology fields. Programs include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electrician, Building/Property Maintenance, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology/Welder, Marine Transportation, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General, Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. A two-to-four-year certificate is also offered in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians.

Located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish, Northshore Technical Community College serves a broad regional population with workforce-focused credentials in the trades, healthcare, and technical disciplines.