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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.
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.
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.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,160 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier is essentially a male school.
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.
Louisiana Technical College Shreveport Bossier Campus
2010 N Market St
Shreveport, LA 71107
http://www.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 89 | licensed practical nurse, health aide, nursing assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 43 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, electrical installation and repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech, small engine mechanics |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machinist |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 17 | barber |
| Construction Trades | 15 | electrician, carpentry |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 10 | chef training |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer networking, system administration |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | drafting |
| Media | 1 | printing press operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 157 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 52 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier had a total enrollment of 1,160 students (835 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
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 | $ 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 12 | $50,818 | 15 | $48,762 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $50,818 | 15 | $48,762 |
*: 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 | 6 | $36,316 | 5 | $34,805 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $36,316 | 5 | $34,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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