Louisiana Tech University has earned national recognition for its commitment to student success and academic excellence from the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education as well as strong placements in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.
As part of the 2025 update to the Carnegie Classifications — the gold standard for organizing U.S. higher education institutions — Louisiana Tech has been designated as a Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Large/Medium institution in the updated Institutional Classification and has retained its R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production status in the Carnegie Research Classification. The University was also recognized in the inaugural Student Access and Earnings Classification with a designation of Lower Access, Medium Earnings, reflecting Tech’s ability to improve social mobility and that leads to graduates’ life and career success.
“This recognition underscores Louisiana Tech’s commitment to transformational learning and our responsibility to create upward mobility for all students,” said Dr. Ramu Ramachandran, interim vice president for research and dean of the graduate school. “We are proud of our faculty and students whose work continues to drive research, innovation, and economic impact across our region and beyond.”
In addition to the Carnegie recognition, Louisiana Tech’s graduate programs were again ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. The Colleges of Business, Engineering and Science, and Education and Human Sciences earned spots in the 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings, including a 44-spot rise from the previous year for the College of Education and Human Sciences:
- No. 92 – Best Business Schools
- No. 165 – Best Education Schools
- No. 178 – Best Engineering Schools
“We continue to work tirelessly to provide quality learning experiences for our students and the communities we serve,” said Dr. Henrietta Pichon, dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences. “Our faculty are dedicated to improving the human experience, and this is evidence that what we are doing is working.”
“Our graduate programs continue to deliver a relevant, innovative business education from a nationally ranked research institution known for its strong return on investment,” said Dr. Chris Martin, dean of the College of Business. “Climbing five spots in the latest rankings — alongside our continued growth in enrollment, student quality, and career outcomes — reinforces the value our graduate programs provide to students, employers, and other stakeholders.”
Several individual programs in the College of Engineering and Science also received national recognition:
- No. 124 – Biomedical Engineering
- No. 138 – Computer Engineering
- No. 145 – Civil Engineering
- No. 163 – Mechanical Engineering
“We are deeply committed to equipping our graduate students with substantive research opportunities that prepare them to make meaningful contributions to society,” Dr. Collin Wick, dean of the College of Engineering and Science, said. “This commitment — driven by the dedication of our faculty to student development — aligns with our mission to become a destination university for engineering and science education through a dynamic and supportive educational experience, while serving as a major engine of innovation and intellectualism that uplifts the region.”
To explore more about the 2025 Carnegie Classifications and the latest graduate program rankings, visit carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu and usnews.com/best-graduate-schools.