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Louisiana Tech University

📍 Ruston, LouisianaPublicVA / GI Bill approved

About Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University is a public institution in Ruston, Louisiana with aviation-related degree programs.

Louisiana Tech University is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

61%
Graduation rate
4-year
$52,279
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry
82%
Retention rate
first-year
86%
Acceptance rate
overall

Tuition & cost

$10,125/yr
In-state tuition & fees
$16,866/yr
Out-of-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

Bachelor'sMaster's

Program areas

  • Aviation Management

    Leadership and operations across aviation organizations — airlines, airports, FBOs, and maintenance/repair operations.

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Business & Marketing18%
  • Health Professions18%
  • Engineering13%
  • Computer & IT6%
  • Biological Sciences6%
  • Engineering Tech5%
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary4%
  • Psychology4%

Official links

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