Delta School of Business and Technology
School Highlights
- Delta School of Business and Technology serves 208 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.
- Delta School of Business and Technology is one of 2 community colleges within Calcasieu County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Delta School of Business and Technology is SOWELA Technical Community College (3.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Delta School of Business and Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 54% over five years.
| Delta School of Business and Technology | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 26 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 208 students | 1,493 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 208 students | 382 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| % Black | 21% | 35% |
| % White | 51% | 45% |
| % Unknown races | 23% | 9% |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.66 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 67% | 47% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $24,300 | $28,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Delta School of Business and Technology is SOWELA Technical Community College (3.2 miles away).
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(337)788-7521 48.90259 - 2,077 students | 49.00 Mi1500 Proctor St
Port Arthur, TX 77640
(409)984-6342 49.002,077
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