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Louisiana Technical College - Shreveport - Bossier Campus, Louisiana

Overview of Louisiana Technical College - Shreveport - Bossier Campus

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine, personal services, beauty and cosmetology, and mechanics and repair.

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Selectivity

Applicants to Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 1,080 students at Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier (as of 2005).

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Tuition and Affordability

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.

Contacting Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier

Louisiana Technical College - Shreveport - Bossier Campus
2010 N Market St
Shreveport, LA 71107
http://www.theltc.net

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Programs and Degrees (2005)

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine90licensed practical nurse
Mechanics And Repair39HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, computer repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, small engine mechanics
Beauty And Cosmetology22barber
Office And Administration11administrative assistant
Production Trades6machinist, welding
Cooking And Culinary Arts5chef training
Media5printing press operation
Computer Science And Engineering4computer networking
Construction Trades3carpentry, electrician
Engineering Technician2drafting
Education And Teaching0technical teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years18719
Associate's degree04

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White46%
Black47%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races5%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Louisiana98%
Texas2%

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time34 %
Part-Time4 %

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

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

Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Degree Programs (2005)

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

MEDIA
Printing Press Operator

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

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)
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Male % of student body
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Louisiana Tech Shelby Shreveport Bossier % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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