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Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Public · General
Louisiana Tech University is a public institution in Ruston, LA. With a 73% admission rate and 1,290 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 7,819 students, offers 30 programs with earnings data, and has a 59% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
73%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,290
Enrollment
7,819
Completion Rate
59%
Cost of Attendance
$24,405
In-State Tuition
$10,125
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,866
Programs
30
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 30 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 30 of 30 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,157 | — | $24,405 | 3.2x | |
| 2 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,863 | — | $24,405 | 3.1x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,994 | — | $24,405 | 2.9x | |
| 4 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,372 | $86,794 | $24,405 | 2.9x | |
| 5 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,023 | — | $24,405 | 2.8x | |
| 6 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,739 | — | $24,405 | 2.7x | |
| 7 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,384 | — | $24,405 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,868 | — | $24,405 | 2.5x | |
| 9 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,151 | — | $24,405 | 2.4x | |
| 10 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,843 | $68,420 | $24,405 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,234 | $48,803 | $24,405 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,846 | $63,449 | $24,405 | 1.8x | |
| 13 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,468 | — | $24,405 | 1.8x | |
| 14 | ForestryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,120 | — | $24,405 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,572 | — | $24,405 | 1.7x | |
| 16 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,099 | $52,803 | $24,405 | 1.7x | |
| 17 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,018 | $77,825 | $24,405 | 1.7x | |
| 18 | Air TransportationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,669 | $86,441 | $24,405 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,640 | — | $24,405 | 1.4x | |
| 20 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,829 | — | $24,405 | 1.4x | |
| 21 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,802 | $51,059 | $24,405 | 1.3x | |
| 22 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,146 | $40,793 | $24,405 | 1.2x | |
| 23 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,853 | — | $24,405 | 1.2x | |
| 24 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,358 | $47,164 | $24,405 | 1.1x | |
| 25 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,988 | $47,632 | $24,405 | 1.1x |
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