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Gretna Career College is in Gretna, LA. 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.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Gretna Career College include computer science and engineering and medical administration.
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 the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 55 students study at Gretna Career College (in 2007-2008). The school is particularly welcoming to minority students. Gretna Career College 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 65 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | computer support |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical billing, medical office management, medical secretary |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 4 | nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 3 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Gretna Career College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 92 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Gretna Career College had a total enrollment of 55 students (4,524 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $30,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $30,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Management/Administration
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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