Education at Louisiana Tech University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at Louisiana Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana Tech University is in Ruston, LA.
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Studying Online at Louisiana Tech University
Distance learning is available at Louisiana Tech University. Of 11,873 students, 384 (3%) studied exclusively online and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana Tech University’s Education program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #10 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #152 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #559 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #706 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #10 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #152 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #559 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #706 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Louisiana Tech University
Graduates of Louisiana Tech University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,788 |
| 2 years | $40,841 |
| 3 years | $41,617 |
| 4 years | $43,535 |
| 5 years | $48,035 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $43,535, compared with $61,035 for all Louisiana Tech University graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Louisiana Tech University stands at $23,600.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Louisiana Tech University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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