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Delgado Community College, which is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, was established as Delgado Central Trades School in 1921, with funds that Isaac Delgado bequeathed to the City of New Orleans for a manual trade school for young boys. The college was given its present name in 1980. Programs are offered at the certificate, apprenticeship and associate degree level. The academic divisions of the college are as follows:
The college is a member of the Louisiana Collegiate Intramural-Recreational Sports Association. The athletics teams are known as the Dolphins. Students participate in intramural sports like basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and flag-football. Financial aid is provided to eligible students in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study programs. Some of the scholarships provided are the Academic Scholarship, the Honors Scholarship, the Leadership Scholarship, and the Music Scholarship (provided at the City Park Campus only).
New Orleans, LA is home to Delgado Community College. New Orleans is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Delgado Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine and cooking and culinary arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Delgado Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 13,210 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Delgado Community College prepares students from diverse backgrounds to attain their educational, career and personal goals, to think critically, to demonstrate leadership, and to be productive and responsible citizens."
More complete details are provided below.
Delgado Community College
615 City Park Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
General Phone: (504) 361-6410
http://WWW.DCC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 324 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 125 | business, accounting technology, business management, logistics, entrepreneurship |
| Medical Support and Technology | 114 | radiographer, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, ophthalmic tech, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, nuclear medical tech, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 108 | general studies, sign language translation, liberal arts and humanities |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, fire protection tech, security and protective services |
| Mechanics and Repair | 50 | automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair, diesel mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | drafting, biomedical tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, occupational safety tech, civil engineering tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 33 | data processing tech, computer networking, web design |
| Education and Teaching | 27 | early childhood education, education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Design | 22 | interior design, graphic design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 16 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Construction Trades | 15 | electrician |
| Medical Administration | 15 | medical records tech |
| Office and Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 12 | communication and journalism |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 11 | funeral and mortuary |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | dietetic technician, occupational therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Law | 5 | legal secretary |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | construction management |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Delgado Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 841 | 43 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 222 | 29 |
In 2007-2008, Delgado Community College had a total enrollment of 13,210 students (9,349 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,898 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,878 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Delgado Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 462500)
Delgado Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 54 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 83 | 180 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $98,571 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $76,158 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $48,723 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $71,056 | 15 | $71,963 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $89,750 | 47 | $77,679 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $79,608 | 30 | $72,054 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $68,721 | 57 | $61,786 |
| Instructor | academic year | 41 | $56,977 | 93 | $54,895 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 32 | $39,239 | 33 | $43,932 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 142 | $63,999 | 260 | $61,113 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 3 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Basketball | 2 | 3 | 5 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delgado Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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