Louisiana Tech University's published cost of attendance is $24,280. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,676, middle-income families pay around $11,146, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,207.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,280 |
| Tuition and Fees | $16,866 |
| Room and Board | $9,618 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,632 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,416 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,864 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,676 |
| $30–48k | $8,619 |
| $48–75k | $11,146 |
| $75–110k | $15,674 |
| $110k+ | $16,207 |
Louisiana Tech University's published cost of attendance is $24,280. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,676, middle-income families pay around $11,146, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,207. Azimuth ranks Louisiana Tech University #253 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Louisiana Tech's tuition structure as a public research university keeps sticker price moderate relative to private institutions, and need-based aid further reduces costs for qualifying families. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,135, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,071; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,520, median federal debt of $22,135 projects to a monthly payment of about $250 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $61,520, placing Louisiana Tech University in the 51.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Louisiana Tech University in the 61.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Louisiana Tech University #669 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Louisiana Tech University also sits in the 58.2 percentile for median low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon, with low-income graduates earning median earnings of $45,100. The program lineup at Louisiana Tech University is anchored by Business, which forms the largest share of degree output. Biology, General stands out as the program combining strong cohort scale with competitive four-year earnings. Azimuth ranks Biology, General #72 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions , with 132 graduates earning median four-year earnings of $59,671 — 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. Azimuth ranks Mechanical Engineering #85 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 83 graduates earning $92,457 and a benchmark ratio of 1.0x. Business Administration and Psychology, General round out the higher-earning tier, with Azimuth ranking Business Administration #264 among nonprofit four-year institutions (77 graduates, $60,949 median four-year earnings) and Psychology, General #340 among nonprofit four-year institutions (64 graduates, $37,473). For graduates whose outcomes fall below the institution median, Louisiana's no-degree earnings baseline of $30,928 provides context for the floor that a Louisiana Tech University degree clears across most program pathways.
