Delta College Of Arts & Technology
Location and Contact Information
7380 Exchange PlaceBaton Rouge, LA 70806-1529
USA
Main Tel: (225) 928-7770
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Delta College of Arts and Technology is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The college was originally founded as the Communication Arts Training School in 1983. It came to be known by its current name after being purchased by the Delta College of Arts and Technology Inc. in 1992. The college also has branch campuses in Covington, Lafayette and Slidell. The college offers courses in areas like business office administration, graphic design, practical nursing and medical assistance.
The Delta College of Arts and Technology has a dedicated student services department that offers students academic and career counseling, as well as job placement assistance.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High female/male ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Weekend study is an option.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Delta:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fashion Institute of Technology | New York, NY | 10,065 |
| 2 | ICDC College | Los Angeles, CA | 1,760 |
| 3 | Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | 3,409 |
| 4 | Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley | Kansas City, MO | 4,340 |
| 5 | Lesley University | Cambridge, MA | 6,690 |
| 6 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | 2,075 |
| 7 | CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | 21,258 |
| 8 | Rhode Island College | Providence, RI | 9,085 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 81 | 4 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 72 | 1 |
| Associate | 11 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 18 |
Students
Student enrollment was 317 in 2009-2010 (934 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
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