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Louisiana Tech Westside is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Louisiana Tech Westside earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Louisiana Tech Westside offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Louisiana Tech Westside, in 2005, had 109 students (66 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To increase workforce skills and the competitiveness of Louisiana's businesses by developing and delivering, within the framework of the Louisiana Community & Technical College System (LCTCS) and through a collaborative relationship with business and industry, state-of-the-art instructional programs that provide an improved quality of life, critical thinking ablilites, and lifelong learning skills to the residents of our service area."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Technical College - Westside Campus
59125 Bayou Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
http://www.ltc.edu/home.asp
Louisiana Tech Westside awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 14 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer networking |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Westside in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 4 |
In 2005, Louisiana Tech Westside had a total enrollment of 109 students (66 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 70% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 19 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Plaquemine, 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 | $ 749 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,301 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Tech Westside participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 548842)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Westside Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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