Finance at Louisiana Tech University
If you are interested in studying Finance, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana Tech University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 finance degrees were granted at Louisiana Tech University.
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Studying Online at Louisiana Tech University
Distance learning is available at Louisiana Tech University. Among 11,873 students, 384 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana Tech University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #3 of 12 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 121 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #54 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #202 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Finance graduates at Louisiana Tech University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at Louisiana Tech University are 9% women (5) and 91% men (49).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at Louisiana Tech University
Among the 54 bachelor’s finance graduates at Louisiana Tech University, 9% were women (5) and 91% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 15% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at Louisiana Tech University, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Finance Graduates
Students who finish Finance program at Louisiana Tech University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.