Louisiana Tech Ruston is found in Ruston, Louisiana. Ruston is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Louisiana Tech Ruston.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Louisiana Tech Ruston accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 202 in 2005 at Louisiana Tech Ruston.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College - Ruston Campus
1010 James St
Ruston, LA 71273-1070
General Phone: (318) 251-4145
Admissions Phone: (318) 251-4145
Financial Aid Phone: (318) 251-4145
http://www.theltc.net
Louisiana Tech Ruston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | industrial mechanics |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 2 | accounting technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Ruston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 51 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 2 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech Ruston had a total enrollment of 202 students (163 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 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 | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ruston, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (318) 251-4145
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,452 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Ruston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548830)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (318) 251-4145
Louisiana Tech Ruston has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 3 | $49,386 | 5 | $46,324 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $49,386 | 5 | $46,324 |
*: 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
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 Ruston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
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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