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The main campus of Ayers Institute is in Shreveport, Louisiana (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Ayers Institute offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Ayers Institute students most commonly major in a field related to mechanics and repair.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, Ayers Institute had 371 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"TO PROVIDE THE ARK-LA-TEX BUSINESS COMMUNITY WITH COMPETENT, PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE INDIVIDUALS IN SELECTED TECHNICAL CAREER FIELD OPENINGS THAT EXIST IN THE REGION. TO HIRE HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TO INSTRUCT REQUISITE COURSES, FILLING THE VOID WHICH OCCURS AT THE POST HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL LEVEL. TO CREATE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE TO THE FREE FLOW OF IDEAS BETWEEN TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, ENABLING THE STUDENTS TO LEARN MORE THATN JUST THE TECHNICAL BASICS OF THEIR CHOSEN TRADE. TO TEACH REPONSIBILITY OF SUCCESSFUL JOB COMPLETION AND PRIDE IN DOING THE JOB RIGHT."
More complete details are provided below.
Ayers Institute Inc
3010 Knight Street Suite 300
Shreveport, LA 71105
General Phone: (318) 868-3000
Admissions Phone: (318) 868-3000
Financial Aid Phone: (318) 868-3000
http://www.Ayersinstitute.com
Ayers Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 51 | HVAC |
| Medical Support And Technology | 39 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Ayers Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 90 | 3 |
In 2005, Ayers Institute had a total enrollment of 371 students (371 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 57% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 99% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 88% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Shreveport, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (318) 868-3000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
Financial Aid:
Ayers Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 462100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (318) 868-3000
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ayers Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services On-campus library
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