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Louisiana Technical College - Ruston Campus, Louisiana

Overview of Louisiana Technical College - Ruston Campus

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Louisiana Tech Ruston Selectivity

Louisiana Tech Ruston accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 202 in 2005 at Louisiana Tech Ruston.

Louisiana Tech Ruston 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 Ruston

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Louisiana Tech Ruston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine22licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair16industrial mechanics
Production Trades7welding
Engineering Technician5drafting
Office And Administration4administrative assistant
Business And Management2accounting technology

Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Ruston in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years516
Associate's degree52

Louisiana Tech Ruston Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White57%
Black42%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian1%

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

ResidencePercent
Louisiana100%

Louisiana Tech Ruston Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time26 %

Louisiana Tech Ruston Room and Board (2005)

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.

Louisiana Tech Ruston Faculty

Louisiana Tech Ruston has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$49,3865$46,324
All faculty totalcalendar year3$49,3865$46,324

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

Louisiana Tech Ruston Degree Programs (2005)

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

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

Louisiana Tech Ruston Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Louisiana Tech Ruston Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Louisiana Tech Ruston Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Louisiana Tech Ruston % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Louisiana Tech Ruston % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Louisiana Tech Ruston % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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