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Louisiana Technical College - River Parishes Campus, Louisiana

Overview of Louisiana Technical College - River Parishes Campus

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, science and laboratory technician, and mechanics and repair.

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Selectivity

Louisiana Tech River Parishes is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

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 Tuition and Affordability

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.

Contacting Louisiana Tech River Parishes

Louisiana Technical College - River Parishes Campus
181 Regala Pk Rd
Reserve, LA 70084
http://www.theltc.net

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Programs and Degrees (2005)

Louisiana Tech River Parishes awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician21instrumentation tech, drafting, industrial production tech
Medical Support And Technology14medical assistant
Mechanics And Repair14HVAC, industrial mechanics
Science And Laboratory Technician11chemical tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine8health aide, licensed practical nurse
Business And Management5accounting technology
Office And Administration3administrative assistant
Production Trades1welding

Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech River Parishes in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree406
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years3710

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White58%
Black39%
Hispanic0%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Louisiana100%

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time49 %
Part-Time16 %

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Louisiana Tech River Parishes has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured32
Non-tenured and not on tenure track34

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year5$45,4314$44,722
All faculty totalcalendar year5$45,4314$44,722

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

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

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 (2005)

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

Louisiana Tech River Parishes Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Louisiana Tech River Parishes Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Louisiana Tech River Parishes % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Louisiana Tech River Parishes Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Louisiana Tech River Parishes % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% 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 mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 11%Louisiana Tech River Parishes % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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