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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.
Louisiana Tech Northwest maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Louisiana Tech Northwest has 741 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Louisiana Tech Northwest 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 71055-0000
http://www.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 56 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | instrumentation tech, drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 41 | industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics, HVAC, small engine mechanics |
| Transportation | 31 | construction equipment operation |
| Construction Trades | 28 | carpentry |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machinist |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 11 | applied horticulture |
| Medical Administration | 7 | medical secretary |
| Office and Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | data processing tech |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting technology |
| Hospitality | 0 | hotel management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Northwest in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 163 | 18 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 84 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 9 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Northwest had a total enrollment of 741 students (717 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 49% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
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 | $ 824 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,414 |
| 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.
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 | 18 | $48,527 | 16 | $49,707 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $48,527 | 16 | $49,707 |
*: 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 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
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
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment 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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