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Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus or LTC- River Parishes Campus, which is located in Reserve, Louisiana, offers academic programs in accounting technology, air conditioning and refrigeration, drafting and design technology, industrial maintenance, process technology and welding. It provides technical certificates, diplomas and associate degrees to students.
Louisiana Technical College-River Parishes Campus has a Student Government Association that offers a cultural, intellectual and social environment to enhance student success. Students of the River Parishes Campus can also become members of organizations such as the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), and SkillsUSA.
The River Parishes Campus of Louisiana Technical College provides placement assistance to its graduates. Financial aid, in the form of Strategies to Empower People (STEP), the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and Veterans Administration, is also available for those who qualify.
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.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.
Its open admissions system makes Louisiana Tech River Parishes an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech River Parishes had 735 students enrolled (575 full-time equivalent). 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College River Parishes Campus
181 Regala Pk Rd
Reserve, LA 70084
http://region3.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 69 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Engineering Technician | 43 | industrial production tech, instrumentation tech, drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 10 | HVAC, industrial mechanics |
| Medical Support and Technology | 4 | medical assistant |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Business and Management | 3 | accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech River Parishes in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 73 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 47 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech River Parishes had a total enrollment of 735 students (575 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 40% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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 | $ 864 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,445 |
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 8 |
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 | 12 | $41,323 | 10 | $51,267 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $41,323 | 10 | $51,267 |
*: 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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech River Parishes Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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