Louisiana Tech Oakdale is located in Oakdale, LA (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Louisiana Tech Oakdale is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, security and law enforcement, construction trades, and production trades.
Louisiana Tech Oakdale is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Louisiana Tech Oakdale maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Louisiana Tech Oakdale had 310 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Louisiana Tech Oakdale 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 mission of Louisiana Technical College, Oakdale Campus is to provide a learning environment and experiences for all students. The institutuion seeks to maintain positive instructional programs designed to encourage and to promote the acquisitions of occupational skills and basic academics while developing qualified workers for the job market."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Oakdale Campus
117 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
General Phone: (318) 335-3944
http://www.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 19 | cabinetmaking, upholsterer, welding |
| Construction Trades | 12 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety, corrections |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | forest technology |
| Business And Management | 1 | accounting technology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Oakdale in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 4 |
In 2007, Louisiana Tech Oakdale had a total enrollment of 310 students (206 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 39 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakdale, 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 | $ 896 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,448 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Oakdale participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548828)
Louisiana Tech Oakdale has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
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 | 7 | $45,030 | 5 | $44,937 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $45,030 | 5 | $44,937 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Oakdale Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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