Louisiana Technical College Baton Rouge is one of the campuses of Louisiana Technical College. It is also known as LTC. The Baton Rouge campus of Louisiana Technical College offers educational programs in the fields of office systems technology, information and communication technology, early childhood care and development, and drafting and design technology. LTC offers dual enrollment programs.
The institute offers student financial assistance in the form of loans and grants. Students also have access to online library resources.
Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge can be found in Baton Rouge, LA (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge are in media, computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 1,490 students were enrolled in Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Louisiana Technical College (LTC) delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. LTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business and industry needs within a lifelong learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Baton Rouge Campus
3250 North Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
General Phone: (225) 359-9201
http://www.region2.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics and Repair | 39 | automobile mechanics, HVAC |
| Production Trades | 20 | welding, machinist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 20 | barber, cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | child care provider |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | system administration, computer networking |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | drafting |
| Business and Management | 11 | accounting technology |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Media | 7 | printing press operation |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 149 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge had a total enrollment of 1,490 students (870 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 994 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,584 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548800)
Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge 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 | 23 | $49,666 | 24 | $51,466 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $49,666 | 24 | $51,466 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Baton Rouge Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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