Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Louisiana Tech University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Louisiana Tech University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$62,038
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,405
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
+$404,840 | $68,905 | $24,405 | $26,400 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Air Transportation.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
+$373,933 | $66,953 | $24,405 | $20,375 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
+$321,720 | $64,452 | $24,405 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
+$40,535 | $50,089 | $24,405 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$137,831 | $41,679 | $24,405 | $25,031 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$139,740 | $41,487 | $24,405 | $23,600 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$142,032 | $41,315 | $24,405 | $22,750 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$174,547 | $39,838 | $24,405 | $24,954 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$197,177 | $38,569 | $24,405 | $22,917 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$248,862 | $35,890 | $24,405 | $21,513 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$285,632 | $34,270 | $24,405 | $24,750 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$286,660 | $32,548 | $24,405 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 58.8% |
-$335,045 | $31,580 | $24,405 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.