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Louisiana Technical College-West Jefferson campus, also referred to as LTC West Jefferson, is part of LTC's Region 1 campuses. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the LTC Region 1 campuses now offer academic programs in collaboration with Delgado Community College. The Louisiana Technical College campuses, which originated as trade schools in the 1930s, are now members of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System.
LTC West Jefferson offers the Associate of Applied Science degree programs, as well as technical certificate courses and diplomas. Students can choose from programs in carpentry, nursing, cosmetology, welding technology, and respiratory therapy.
Students of LTC West Jefferson are involved in various on-campus clubs and organizations like SkillsUSA, and the Student Government Association. The college also offers a host of support services including academic and career counseling, financial aid, customized training facilities, and job placement assistance.
Students attend Louisiana Tech West Jefferson in Harvey, LA, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Louisiana Tech West Jefferson degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Louisiana Tech West Jefferson has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 564 students at Louisiana Tech West Jefferson (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Louisiana Tech West Jefferson are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Louisiana Tech West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson Campus
475 Manhattan Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
General Phone: (504) 671-6800
http://www.dcc.edu/ltc/west_jeff.htm
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | nursing assistant, health aide, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 9 | property management, pipefitting, electrical and power installer, electrician, carpentry |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | respiratory therapy assistant |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist, welding, sheet metal tech |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 0 | barber, cosmetology |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | autobody repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech West Jefferson in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 14 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech West Jefferson had a total enrollment of 564 students (317 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 75% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 18 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
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The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 959 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,549 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech West Jefferson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548841)
Louisiana Tech West Jefferson 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 | 3 | $50,193 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $50,193 | 1 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
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
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech West Jefferson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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