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Louisiana Technical College - Lamar Salter Campus, Louisiana

Overview of Louisiana Technical College - Lamar Salter Campus

Students attend Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter in Leesville, Louisiana, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Selectivity

Applicants to Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 287 students at the school (as of 2005).

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Tuition and Affordability

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter

Louisiana Technical College - Lamar Salter Campus
15014 Lake Charles Hwy
Leesville, LA 71446
General Phone: (337) 537-3135
http://www.ltc.edu/home.asp

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Programs and Degrees (2005)

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair19automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, computer repair, electrical installation and repair
Nursing And Emergency Medicine10licensed practical nurse
Business And Management8accounting technology
Computer Science And Engineering6data processing tech
Family And Social Work4child care provider
Production Trades4welding
Office And Administration3administrative assistant
Construction Trades2carpentry
Medical Adminstration0medical secretary

Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4914
Associate's degree72

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Student Body

In 2005, Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter had a total enrollment of 287 students (216 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White73%
Black18%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian4%
Other Races1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Louisiana100%

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %
Part-Time73 %

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Leesville, 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.

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Faculty

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year6$42,4116$41,132
All faculty totalcalendar year6$42,4116$41,132

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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
Welding Technology/Welder

Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter Number of degree programs
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Louisiana Tech Lamar Salter % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching

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