Engineering at Louisiana Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, 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 sits in Ruston, LA.
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Online Class Availability at Louisiana Tech University
Many students take online classes at Louisiana Tech University. Of 11,873 students, 384 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
These rankings give you a sense of how Louisiana Tech University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 136 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #51 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #61 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #249 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #389 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Louisiana Tech University
Students who complete Louisiana Tech University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,072 |
| 2 years | $63,600 |
| 3 years | $68,905 |
| 4 years | $75,611 |
| 5 years | $86,794 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Louisiana Tech University earn a median of $75,611, compared with $61,035 for all Louisiana Tech University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering graduates from Louisiana Tech University comes in at $24,207.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Louisiana Tech University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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