Students attend Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier in Shreveport, Louisiana, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and mechanics and repair.
Applicants to Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,080 students at Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier (as of 2005).
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 - Shreveport - Bossier Campus
2010 N Market St
Shreveport, LA 71107
http://www.theltc.net
Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 90 | licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 39 | HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, computer repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, small engine mechanics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 22 | barber |
| Office And Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 6 | machinist, welding |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Media | 5 | printing press operation |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer networking |
| Construction Trades | 3 | carpentry, electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | technical teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 187 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 4 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier had a total enrollment of 1,080 students (670 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 98% |
| Texas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 34 % |
| Part-Time | 4 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 896 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,448 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair 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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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