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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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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). 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.ltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | respiratory therapy assistant |
| Construction Trades | 1 | property management, pipefitting, electrical and power installer, electrician, carpentry |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 0 | precision metal working, machinist, welding, sheet metal tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 0 | barber, cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | industrial electronics tech, autobody repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech West Jefferson in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 11 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Louisiana Tech West Jefferson had a total enrollment of 564 students (252 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 13% |
| Black | 78% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| 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.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 921 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,473 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech West Jefferson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548841)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
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 Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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