Louisiana Tech Hammond Area is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Hammond, LA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Louisiana Tech Hammond Area top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study nursing and emergency medicine.
Louisiana Tech Hammond Area maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Louisiana Tech Hammond Area offers classes to 344 students (263 full-time equivalent).
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Hammond Area Branch Campus
111 Pride Dr
Hammond, LA 70401
http://www.region9.ltc.edu/mission
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 55 | licensed practical nurse, health aide, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 14 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Production Trades | 13 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical secretary |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 6 | barber |
| Office and Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer networking |
| Business and Management | 1 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Hammond Area in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 34 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Hammond Area had a total enrollment of 344 students (263 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Hammond, 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 | $ 976 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,565 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Hammond Area participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548814)
Louisiana Tech Hammond Area has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
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 | 5 | $56,090 | 4 | $56,395 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $56,090 | 4 | $56,395 |
*: 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 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Hammond Area Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | 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
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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