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Louisiana Technical College has forty campuses and is governed by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS). The college, which has its origins in what were known as “Trade Schools”, established its' first campus at Bogalusa in 1930. The programs commenced with training in woodworking and automobile mechanics and later expanded to include carpentry, commerce, pulp and paper technology, and computer networking.
All the campuses of the college provide technical training programs to students of different regions. The Ouachita county campus, LA, offers associate of arts degrees to students. The college is also eligible to offer federal financial aid to students.
Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita is located in West Monroe, LA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita is the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
The school is an open-admission school.
Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 758 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The 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. The LTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student and business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus
609 Vocational Pky
West Monroe, LA 71292-9064
General Phone: (318) 397-6100
http://www.region8.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 114 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, health aide |
| Production Trades | 51 | welding, machinist |
| Transportation | 43 | truck and bus driver |
| Construction Trades | 38 | electrician, property management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 36 | automobile mechanics, precision systems maintenance, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | instrumentation tech, drafting |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 10 | barber |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | system administration, data processing tech |
| Office and Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical secretary |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 186 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 148 | 21 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita had a total enrollment of 758 students (563 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Monroe, 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 | $ 1,024 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,614 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548809)
Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita 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 | 10 | $52,197 | 9 | $49,961 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $52,197 | 9 | $49,961 |
*: 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 | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Delta Ouachita Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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