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Students attend Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson in Ferriday, LA, a rural area. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson 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 Shelby Jackson is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and production trades.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 213 students at Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson (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 Louisiana Technical College (LTC) delivers instructional programs which provide skilled employees for business and industry that contribute to the overall economic development and workforce needs of the state. The LTC provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student and business and industry needs within a life-long learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College Shelby Jackson Campus
2100 N. E. E. Wallace Blvd
Ferriday, LA 71334-1465
http://www.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 77 | health aide, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Office and Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | system administration, data processing tech |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical secretary |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting technology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | HVAC |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 66 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 33 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson had a total enrollment of 213 students (172 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Ferriday, 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 | $ 934 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,525 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548832)
Louisiana Tech Shelby Jackson 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 | 1 | 11 |
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 | 1 | * | 9 | $42,881 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 9 | $42,881 |
*: 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 | * | 4 | $35,871 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $35,871 |
*: 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
System Administration/Administrator
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Aide
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 Shelby Jackson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses 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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