Delta is found in Baton Rouge, LA. Baton Rouge is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Delta.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and nursing and emergency medicine.
Delta accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 137 in 2007-2008 at Delta. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Delta are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Delta College Of Arts & Technology
7380 Exchange Place
Baton Rouge, LA 70806-1529
General Phone: (225) 928-7770
http://www.deltacollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 76 | medical assistant, medical coding, dental assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 65 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Office and Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Delta in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 80 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 65 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Delta had a total enrollment of 137 students (772 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 26% |
| Black | 72% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Baton Rouge, 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.
Financial Aid:
Delta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2538300)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 21 | $41,245 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 21 | $41,245 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Delta Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
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