Louisiana Tech University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Louisiana Tech University at a glance

• 8,312

  students enrolled

• 117,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 2,090

  degrees and certificates a year

• 64%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,864

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,401 in state, $13,142 out of state

• $44,903

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $52,279

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Louisiana Tech University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lincoln Parish, where the college is.

• 17

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Lincoln Parish

  2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $38,035

  median household income

  Lincoln Parish

• 40%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, engineering, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (4 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Louisiana Tech University (7), Andritz (2), Buc-ee's (1), Empire Petroleum (1), Grambling State University (1), Human Capital Ventures (1), LED FastStart (1), Origin Bank (1).

What they hire for: Operations (4), Human Resources (3), Sales (2), Administration (1), Data & Analytics (1), Engineering (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Seventh Planning District Consortium.

• Lincoln/Bienville Parish American Job CenterRuston · 318-251-5023 · Monday - Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 2:30pm, Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm(Closed for lunch 11:30am-12:30pm)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Louisiana

• Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond · 9,514 students
• Louisiana State University-AlexandriaAlexandria · 5,632 students
• Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches · 5,519 students
• Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge · 5,519 students
• University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe · 5,022 students
• McNeese State UniversityLake Charles · 5,005 students

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Common questions

How big is Louisiana Tech University?

Louisiana Tech University enrolls about 8,312 students and is a public 4-year institution in Ruston, Louisiana. It awards about 2,090 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Louisiana Tech University?

64% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Louisiana Tech University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,903 six years after entry and $52,279 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Louisiana Tech University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Louisiana Tech University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Louisiana Tech University?

17 open professional jobs are listed in Lincoln Parish, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Louisiana Tech University has the most openings.