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Gretna Career College is in Gretna, Louisiana. Gretna is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Gretna Career College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include computer science and engineering, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Gretna Career College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 96 students study at the school (in 2005). Gretna Career College is particularly welcoming to minority students. The school is a largely female school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Gretna Career College strives to prepare students to become competent technicians for entry and intermediate level positions in Nursing and Computer Technology. Our primary objective is to promote self-esteem and to develop the maximum potential of each student by providing quality career training in a professional environment. The college seeks to graduate every student that begins career training."
More complete details are provided below.
Gretna Career College
1415 Whitney Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
General Phone: (504) 366-5409
http://gretnacareercollege.edu
Gretna Career College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 25 | medical billing, medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer support |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 3 | nursing assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Gretna Career College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 78 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Gretna Career College had a total enrollment of 96 students (96 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 81% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 99% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gretna, 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:
Gretna Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3095100)
Gretna Career 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 9 | $24,467 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 9 | $24,467 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gretna Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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