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Students attend Louisiana Tech Ruston in Ruston, LA, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Ruston degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Louisiana Tech Ruston is known for its programs in office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Louisiana Tech Ruston maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 126 students at Louisiana Tech Ruston (as of 2007-2008).
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the LTC-Ruston Campus is workforce development. Its purpose is to train, retrain, cross-train and continually upgrade the state's workforce to the end that individuals are employable at both entry and advanced levels. Its focus is employer friendly and economy driven training to enhance personal growth, increase economic opportunity and contribute to the state, national and international communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Ruston Campus
1010 James St
Ruston, LA 71273-1070
General Phone: (318) 251-4145
http://www.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 63 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 6 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | industrial mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | data processing tech |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 0 | carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Ruston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 37 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Ruston had a total enrollment of 126 students (124 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 938 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Ruston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548830)
Louisiana Tech Ruston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 0 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 6 |
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 | 2 | * | 7 | $50,816 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $50,816 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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 nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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