Minden, LA is home to Louisiana Tech Northwest. Minden is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Louisiana Tech Northwest go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in landscaping and horticulture, engineering technician, construction trades, and production trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Louisiana Tech Northwest has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Louisiana Tech Northwest has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 741 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at Louisiana Tech Northwest are male.
The school 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 Northwest Louisiana Campus
814 Constable Street
Minden, LA 71055
General Phone: (318) 371-3035
http://www.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Production Trades | 35 | welding, machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 35 | HVAC, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 34 | carpentry |
| Engineering Technician | 31 | instrumentation tech, drafting |
| Transportation | 24 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical secretary |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 13 | applied horticulture |
| Business And Management | 11 | accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | data processing tech |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Northwest in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 192 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 97 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 14 | 5 |
In 2007, Louisiana Tech Northwest had a total enrollment of 741 students (518 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Minden, 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 | $ 786 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,338 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Northwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548827)
Louisiana Tech Northwest has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $47,346 | 15 | $47,685 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $47,346 | 15 | $47,685 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $32,930 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $32,930 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 Northwest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
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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