Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana · Public · 8,312 undergraduates
All 45 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Louisiana high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr). Another 77 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,676 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,619 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,146 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,674 |
| $110k and up | $16,207 |
| All families (average) | $11,864 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,671 | +$25,321 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $81,197 | +$46,847 | clears the bar | $17,100 | 0.4 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $92,457 | +$58,107 | clears the bar | $26,216 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $60,949 | +$26,599 | clears the bar | $24,786 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,473 | +$3,123 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 7.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $77,475 | +$43,125 | clears the bar | $19,334 | 0.4 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $67,216 | +$32,866 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $42,822 | +$8,472 | clears the bar | $25,434 | 3 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,284 | +$30,934 | clears the bar | $19,625 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $51,118 | +$16,768 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $52,150 | +$17,800 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 1.3 yrs |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's Degree | $77,558 | +$43,208 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $96,365 | +$62,015 | clears the bar | $22,732 | 0.4 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $63,474 | +$29,124 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $83,323 | +$48,973 | clears the bar | $20,385 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 45 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.