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Louisiana Technical College River Parishes Campus

Overview of Louisiana Technical College River Parishes Campus

The campus of Louisiana Tech River Parishes is in Reserve, LA, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Louisiana Tech River Parishes include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Louisiana Tech River Parishes an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Louisiana Tech River Parishes has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 735 students enrolled (509 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Louisiana Tech River Parishes are male.

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Tuition and Affordability

The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Louisiana Tech River Parishes

Louisiana Technical College River Parishes Campus
181 Regala Pk Rd
Reserve, LA 70084
http://region3ltc.edu

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine60licensed practical nurse, health aide
Engineering Technician30industrial production tech, instrumentation tech, drafting
Mechanics And Repair9HVAC, industrial mechanics
Office And Administration7administrative assistant
Medical Support And Technology7medical assistant
Business And Management4accounting technology
Production Trades1welding

Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech River Parishes in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8110
Associate's degree295
Award of less than 1 academic year84

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Student Body

In 2007, Louisiana Tech River Parishes had a total enrollment of 735 students (509 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White60%
Black38%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1923%
20-2121%
22-2412%
25-2920%
30-347%
35-396%
40-497%
50-641%

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time34 %

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Reserve, 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 River Parishes Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 826
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,378
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech River Parishes participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548829)

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Faculty

Louisiana Tech River Parishes has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured12
Non-tenured and not on tenure track78

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year7$53,11510$39,721
All faculty totalcalendar year7$53,11510$39,721

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year1*2*

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

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Instrumentation Technology/Technician

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Louisiana Tech River Parishes Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Louisiana Tech River Parishes Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Louisiana Tech River Parishes % of degrees in engineering technician
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Louisiana Tech River Parishes Male % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Louisiana Tech River Parishes % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Louisiana Tech River Parishes Number of degree programs
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Louisiana Tech River Parishes % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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