Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Public · 8,312 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$58K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$17K
Graduation rate
61%
Acceptance rate
86%
Median debt
$14K
Borrowing rate
28%
Earnings (all students)
$48K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 71272 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$25K
Federal aid / UG
$3K
Est. net price
$22K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1191 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 25.0 |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| SAT math (median) | 595 |
| Undergraduate composition | 73% White · 12% Black · 5% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.latech.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | $77K | $26K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $72K | $24K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $69K | $24K |
| Engineering, Other. | $65K | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | $64K | — |
| Computer Science. | $63K | $23K |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $57K | $25K |
| Civil Engineering. | $54K | $27K |
| Air Transportation. | $51K | $20K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $45K | $21K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $44K | $24K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $41K | $25K |
Compare with similar colleges in — LA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13K | 68% | $12K | $64K |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $11K | 52% | $12K | $53K |
| Delgado Community College | $4K | — | $9K | $38K |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $9K | 46% | $11K | $50K |
| Baton Rouge Community College | $4K | — | $8K | $40K |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | $7K | 29% | $11K | $46K |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9K | 44% | $16K | $51K |
| Southern University and A & M College | $10K | 28% | $12K | $47K |
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