New Orleans, Louisiana is home to Delgado Community College. New Orleans is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Delgado Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Delgado Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has a large minority student population.
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
501 City Park Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
General Phone: (504) 483-4114
Admissions Phone: (504) 483-4004
Financial Aid Phone: (504) 483-4133
http://WWW.DCC.EDU
Delgado Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 296 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 167 | business, accounting technology, business management, logistics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 162 | radiographyer, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, nuclear medical tech, ophthalmic tech, medical lab tech, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | general studies, sign language translation, liberal arts and humanities |
| Education And Teaching | 66 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 65 | biomedical tech, drafting, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, computer engineering tech, occupational safety tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | data processing tech, information technology, computer networking, web design |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 47 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, security and protective services, fire protection tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 39 | chef training, pastry, institutional food workers |
| Design | 39 | interior design, graphic design |
| Law | 34 | legal secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 32 | automobile mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair, HVAC, electrical installation and repair |
| Media | 22 | communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 15 | funeral and mortuary |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical records tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | dietetic technician, occupational therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 11 | hospitality management |
| Construction Trades | 11 | electrician |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | construction management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | applied horticulture |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Delgado Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,029 | 44 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 224 | 27 |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (504) 483-4004
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid:
Delgado Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 462500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (504) 483-4133
Delgado Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $67,299 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $47,377 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $40,268 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 9 | $33,614 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 23 | $46,819 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $59,389 | 27 | $56,716 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $48,213 | 63 | $51,400 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $45,012 | 40 | $42,878 |
| Instructor | academic year | 51 | $33,900 | 98 | $35,399 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 124 | $43,797 | 230 | $43,722 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 10 | 53 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 15 | 10 | 25 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
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
Institutional Food Workers
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
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
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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