Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Louisiana Tech University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 67th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Louisiana Tech University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | $105,080 | +12% | #3 of 19 | #1 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $71,994 | $99,526 | -1% | #115 of 258 | #21 | $18,750 |
| Chemical Engineering | $79,157 | $98,240 | +0% | #65 of 158 | #20 | $18,342 |
| Computer Science | $68,023 | $96,365 | -10% | #195 of 349 | #103 | $22,732 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $70,372 | $92,457 | +0% | #136 of 318 | #24 | $26,216 |
| Industrial Engineering | $65,739 | $88,619 | -10% | #81 of 94 | #35 | $30,875 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $74,863 | $87,053 | +3% | #18 of 46 | #6 | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $62,384 | $85,454 | -9% | #102 of 118 | #35 | — |
| Air Transportation | $35,669 | $83,323 | -3% | #27 of 52 | #15 | $20,385 |
| Civil Engineering | $61,868 | $81,524 | -6% | #166 of 233 | #26 | $24,676 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $58,151 | $77,558 | -17% | #40 of 43 | #34 | $21,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $42,018 | $67,216 | -19% | #374 of 452 | #249 | $17,500 |
| Forestry | $44,120 | $65,941 | +12% | #5 of 31 | #3 | $22,083 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $44,846 | $65,284 | -14% | #616 of 796 | #381 | $19,625 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $47,843 | $63,474 | -24% | #149 of 166 | #127 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,099 | $60,949 | -11% | #762 of 1176 | #385 | $24,786 |
| Biology | $27,358 | $59,671 | +4% | #348 of 841 | #95 | $22,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $59,081 | +0% | #107 of 215 | #31 | $19,126 |
| Chemistry | $42,572 | $58,492 | -10% | #166 of 209 | #90 | $27,000 |
| Architecture and Related Services | — | $53,731 | -14% | #5 of 6 | #3 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,802 | $53,391 | -2% | #306 of 610 | #121 | $24,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,234 | $52,150 | +10% | #161 of 680 | #24 | $22,375 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $44,468 | $52,122 | -11% | #204 of 275 | #135 | $28,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,640 | $51,222 | -19% | #500 of 565 | #326 | $23,343 |
| Marketing | $28,853 | $51,118 | -26% | #490 of 516 | #429 | $21,500 |
| History | — | $45,142 | -11% | #373 of 459 | #190 | $19,500 |
| Sociology | — | $44,192 | -16% | #397 of 462 | #251 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $43,183 | -19% | #412 of 476 | #320 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $33,829 | $42,822 | -23% | #195 of 207 | #159 | $25,434 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $26,591 | $42,447 | -13% | #143 of 172 | #83 | $20,910 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,146 | $41,534 | -19% | #259 of 299 | #200 | $19,868 |
| Journalism | $21,087 | $41,220 | -27% | #180 of 187 | #163 | $22,500 |
| Psychology | $26,988 | $37,473 | -26% | #1011 of 1027 | #928 | $22,500 |
| Animal Sciences | $21,958 | $36,769 | -26% | #78 of 78 | #73 | $24,800 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Louisiana Tech University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,401 | $13,142 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,765 | $31,506 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,529 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,010 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,846 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,442 |
| $110,001+ | $15,634 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology