Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 58.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.6%
- Retention Rate
- 84.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,279
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,135
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 22:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 66.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $235/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $84,653 | $17,100 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master | $82,440 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,600 | $26,216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $57,318 | $19,334 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master | $56,415 | |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $53,810 | $22,732 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $53,108 | $21,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $52,107 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $49,214 | $39,967 |
| Architecture. | Master | $47,260 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $46,673 | $25,000 |
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor | $44,356 | $20,385 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $41,689 | $22,395 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $40,446 | $22,375 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $39,369 | $45,417 |
Outcomes Overview
Louisiana Tech graduates earn a median of $52,279 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many regional competitors. The typical monthly loan payment of $235 represents about 5.4% of gross income based on median earnings. With 66% of borrowers successfully repaying loans, the university shows solid financial outcomes. The median debt load of $22,135 creates a manageable debt-to-income ratio of 0.42. Engineering and technology graduates often land jobs with major employers like Boeing and IBM who actively recruit on campus. The school's strong industry connections in Louisiana's growing tech sector help explain the 95.8% employment rate. For a rural public university, Louisiana Tech delivers a strong return on investment.