Louisiana Tech River Parishes is located in Reserve, Louisiana (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Louisiana Tech River Parishes is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, science and laboratory technician, and mechanics and repair.
Louisiana Tech River Parishes is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Louisiana Tech River Parishes had 417 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Louisiana Tech River Parishes is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission fostered by the faculty and administration of Louisaina Technical College, River Parishes Campus, is to provide all students with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge to prepare each student for entrance into worthwhile trade or occupation and to provide training programs that are geared to the specific needs of our industrial neighbors."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College - River Parishes Campus
181 Regala Pk Rd
Reserve, LA 70084
http://www.theltc.net
Louisiana Tech River Parishes awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 21 | instrumentation tech, drafting, industrial production tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | medical assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 14 | HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 11 | chemical tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 8 | health aide, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 5 | accounting technology |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech River Parishes in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 40 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 10 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech River Parishes had a total enrollment of 417 students (333 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 16 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 826 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,378 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $45,431 | 4 | $44,722 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $45,431 | 4 | $44,722 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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
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
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech River Parishes Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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