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Louisiana Technical College Shreveport Bossier Campus

Louisiana Technical College Shreveport Bossier Campus

Louisiana Technical College - Shreveport/Bossier Campus is an institute of professional technical education in the state of Louisiana, United States. The college name is abbreviated as LTC Shreveport/Bossier. The origins of the college can be traced back to 1936 when it started off as the Trade School on Hope Street in Shreveport. The college offers diplomas, certificates, and associate’s degrees. Students can choose from a variety of vocational study programs in the areas including culinary arts, drafting and design, electronics, health occupations office system technology, and carpentry.

The Student Services department of Louisiana Technical College-Shreveport/ Bossier Campus offers placement services to the graduating students. Students who require financial assistance for their education can apply for aid at LTC Shreveport/Bossier. Financial aid programs such as Veterans Administration, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, Social Security and Strategies to Empower People Program, are among those available at the college. The college also has a Student Government Association that looks after the interests of the students.

Overview of Louisiana Technical College Shreveport Bossier Campus

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier is in Shreveport, LA. Shreveport is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier include media, office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, beauty and cosmetology, cooking and culinary arts, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Faculty

The most successful professors at Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 1,160 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier is essentially a male school.

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Tuition and Affordability

In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.

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.

Contacting Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier

Louisiana Technical College Shreveport Bossier Campus
2010 N Market St
Shreveport, LA 71107
http://www.ltc.edu

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine89licensed practical nurse, health aide, nursing assistant
Mechanics and Repair43HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, electrical installation and repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech, small engine mechanics
Production Trades19welding, machinist
Beauty and Cosmetology17barber
Construction Trades15electrician, carpentry
Cooking and Culinary Arts10chef training
Office and Administration9administrative assistant
Computer Science and Engineering8computer networking, system administration
Engineering Technician4drafting
Media1printing press operation

Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years15720
Award of less than 1 academic year5212
Associate's degree64

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Student Body

In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier had a total enrollment of 1,160 students (835 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White51%
Black44%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1816%
18-1914%
20-2112%
22-249%
25-2922%
30-349%
35-397%
40-497%
50-644%
65+0%

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time53 %
Part-Time58 %

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Shreveport, 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 Shelby Shreveport Bossier Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 1,014
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 1,665
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548833)

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Faculty

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year12$50,81815$48,762
All faculty totalcalendar year12$50,81815$48,762

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year6$36,3165$34,805
All faculty totalacademic year6$36,3165$34,805

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

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Printing Press Operator

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

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Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 8%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Male % of student body
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in media
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
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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