COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE
Graduate Programs
We are delighted that you are considering a graduate education in one of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines. The College of Engineering and Science offers several graduate degree opportunities. Many national studies have shown that an advanced degree in a STEM discipline is one of the best foundations for a bright future in a rapidly changing world. The College offers six master’s and four doctoral degrees, some with multiple concentrations.
Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
Molecular Science and Nanotechnology (PhD)
Engineering (MS)
Molecular Science and Nanotechnology (MSNT)
Computational Analysis and Modeling (PhD)
Applied Physics (MS)
Engineering and Technology Management (MS)
Online Degrees & Certifications
Engineering (PhD)
Computer Science (MS)
Mathematics (MS)
Funding College of Engineering and Science Graduate Students Received in 2016/2017
Millions of Dollars in College-Wide Funding
Millions of Dollars in College-Wide Out of State Tuition Waivers
Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students
Graduate Assistantships
Every student who applies to a graduate program within the College of Engineering and Science is considered for an assistantship, but students are advised to submit a resume/CV with their application.
Eligibility
1. Students are eligible for assistantship awards starting the first quarter of enrollment.
2a. To be eligible for financial support during the first quarter of graduate enrollment, a new master of science student should have a GRE score of higher than 300 or an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5.
2b. For doctoral-level teaching assistantships, teaching assistants should receive a score higher than a combined 302 GRE or an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5.
3. Currently enrolled students who do not have assistantships are considered for support as positions become available, provided their Louisiana Tech Graduate GPA is at least 3.25 on courses listed in their Plan of Study.
Vincent A. Forte Graduate School Scholarship
The Louisiana Engineering Foundation (LEF) awards the Vincent A. Forte Graduate School Scholarships annually to students enrolled in a graduate program in engineering who pledge to teach at the university level after graduation. The award is named in honor of Vincent A. Forte, P.E., a founder and the first president of the Louisiana Engineering Foundation. Each year, the College of Engineering and Science Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies solicits applications from eligible students and forwards them to the LEF.
Eligibility and Application
1. Full-time graduate students who are attending or who are applying to a graduate program in engineering are eligible to apply for the award if they are Louisiana residents and U.S. citizens.
2. Candidates who have two or more semesters of academic work remaining in their graduate programs will be given preference.
3. Applications are available to all eligible College of Engineering and Science students by Oct. 1.
4. The deadline for candidates to submit applications to the Associate Dean is March 1.
For more information, contact the College of Engineering and Science Graduate Studies Office (coesgso@latech.edu).
Mercedes-Benz Scholarship
The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship award is available to a doctoral student specializing in an area of engineering. The amount of the award is determined by the earnings of the Mercedes-Benz Endowment.
Eligibility
1. Doctoral students whose research topics are relevant to environmental engineering are eligible to apply.
2. The candidate must be in good academic standing.
Minority Doctoral Fellowship Program
Minority Doctoral Fellowship Program fellowships are available to qualified African-American doctoral students. The program was created to encourage and assist African-American students to pursue doctoral degrees and become college-level teachers. The goal is to increase the pool of qualified minority applicants for college-level faculty positions. The Minority Doctoral Fellowship includes a cash stipend of $15,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Evaluation and selection are based on the applicant’s academic record, a brief statement of professional intentions, and a personal interview. Strong preference will be given to Louisiana residents. Fellows are expected to devote full-time efforts to study and research. The award requires a commitment to teaching at least one academic year per year of scholarship support.
Additional Information on Financial Support
Contact the Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and Science Graduate Studies Office P.O. Box 10348 Ruston, LA 71272 or by email at coesgso@latech.edu.
Curricula by Program
Master of Science Degree Curricula
- M.S. Computer Science Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering – Concentration in Biomedical Engineering Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering – Concentration in Chemical Engineering Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering – Concentration in Civil Engineering Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering – Concentration in Electrical Engineering Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering – Concentration in Industrial Engineering Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering – Concentration in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering – Concentration in Molecular Sciences Engineering
- M.S. Engineering and Technology Management – Both Concentrations
- M.S. Engineering and Technology Management – Engineering Management Concentration Curriculum
- M.S. Engineering and Technology Management – Management Technology Concentration Curriculum
- M.S. Mathematics Curriculum
- M.S. Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology Curriculum
- M.S. Physics Curriculum
Doctoral Degree Curricula
- Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering Curriculum
- Ph.D. Computational Analysis and Modeling
- Ph.D. Engineering – Concentration in Cyberspace Curriculum
- Ph.D. Engineering – Concentration in Engineering Education Curriculum
- Ph.D. Engineering – Concentration in Micro and Nanosystems Curriculum
- Ph.D. Molecular Sciences and Nanotechnology Curriculum
- Ph.D. Engineering – Concentration in Physics Curriculum
