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Louisiana Tech Westside is located in Plaquemine, LA (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Louisiana Tech Westside is the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Louisiana Tech Westside is an open-admission school.
The school had 38 enrolled students in 2007-2008. Louisiana Tech Westside has a large minority student population.
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
General Phone: (225) 687-6392
http://www.region2.ltc.edu/westside
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 6 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | system administration, computer networking |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Tech Westside in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Tech Westside had a total enrollment of 38 students (46 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 75% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 41% |
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 | $ 802 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,393 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,275 |
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
System Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Tech Westside Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study
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