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Louisiana Tech Gulf Area is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Abbeville, LA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Louisiana Tech Gulf Area earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at Louisiana Tech Gulf Area. The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine, beauty and cosmetology, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Louisiana Tech Gulf Area offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Louisiana Tech Gulf Area are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 359 students (328 full-time equivalent).
Degree seekers find Louisiana Tech Gulf Area to be more affordable than many of its peers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The faculty and staff share a common mission: to provide training to individual students; to prepare them to enter the work force with skills, knowledge, judgment, and attitudes necessary to be qualified productive workers; and in so doing, be happy, worthwhile, and responsible citizens of their community, state, and union."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Gulf Area Campus
1115 Clover St
Abbeville, LA 70510
General Phone: (337) 893-4984
http://www.theltc.net/greateracadianaregion/gulfarea
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Mechanics and Repair | 22 | diesel mechanics, computer repair, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 18 | cosmetology |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical secretary |
| Business and Management | 6 | accounting technology |
| Construction Trades | 5 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | data processing tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Gulf Area in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 86 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 70 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Gulf Area had a total enrollment of 359 students (328 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 30% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Abbeville, 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 | $ 934 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,525 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Gulf Area participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548813)
Louisiana Tech Gulf Area 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 | 6 | $49,415 | 12 | $47,066 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $49,415 | 12 | $47,066 |
*: 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 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Gulf Area Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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