Also known as
- LA Tech, Louisiana Tech, Tech
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,179
60.2% Female
39.8% Male
Institution Overview
System
The University of Louisiana System
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
123
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
31
Doctoral Research
8
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
14
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.65%
Asian
14.87%
Black or African American
0.87%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
59.52%
White
0.50%
Two or more races
4.91%
Unknown
17.35%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$40
Admissions Office Web Address
www.latech.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$6,594
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$19,743
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
Yes
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
31
Master's (Distance)
5
Doctor's Degree Research
8
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
1
Post Master's Certificate
16
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Architecture | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Audiology/Audiologist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Business/Commerce, General | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Community Psychology | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Computer Teacher Education | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Counseling Psychology | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Engineering, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| History, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Management Information Systems, General | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Mathematics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Physics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Reading Teacher Education | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Systems Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Telecommunications Engineering | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 386 | 382 | 3 | 1 |
| With faculty status | 373 | 373 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 183 | 183 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 79 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 111 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 107 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$6,594
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$19,743
Financial aid office web address
www.latech.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$2,730
Typical Board
$2,940
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,594 | $19,743 |
| Full time Fees | $2,299 | $2,299 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $371 | $918 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
No
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
No
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,179
60.2% Female
39.8% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.23%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.65%
Asian
14.87%
Black or African American
0.87%
Hispanic or Latino
0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
59.52%
White
0.50%
Two or more races
4.91%
Unknown
17.35%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 4 | 1 |
| Asian | 21 | 15 |
| Black Or African American | 88 | 236 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 16 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 261 | 117 |
| White | 431 | 866 |
| Two Or More Races | 7 | 4 |
| Unknown | 38 | 69 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
434
47.9% Male
52.1% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
38
68.4% Male
31.6% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
3
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
1
100.0% Male
0.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
48
31.3% Male
68.8% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
305 Wisteria
Ruston, LA 71272
Ruston, LA 71272
Phone
318-257-2000
Fax
Email
