Best Space Studies Schools Near Ruston, LA (2026)

Ruston, Louisiana is home to about 22,224 residents. Median household income is $32,765 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Louisiana, the top-earning space studies-related role is Physicists at a median $166,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Space Studies Schools to Ruston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer space studies programs near Ruston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ruston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana space studies page.


Space Studies Wages Near Ruston

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Louisiana, statewide)
Astronomers N/A
Physicists $166,240
Aerospace Engineers $136,970
Natural Sciences Managers $115,950
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $97,470
Engineers, All Other $99,070
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary N/A
Physical Scientists, All Other $94,320

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Ruston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,224 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $32,765 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 42.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying space studies roles in Louisiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles in Louisiana are: Physicists ($166,240), Aerospace Engineers ($136,970), Natural Sciences Managers ($115,950). Wages for Ruston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Monroe instead of Ruston?

Monroe, LA is 32.6 miles from Ruston and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ruston an affordable place to study space studies?

Ruston’s median household income of $32,765 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ruston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: September 7, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.