Engineering Technologies at South Louisiana Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, you may want to check out the program at South Louisiana Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Louisiana Community College is in Lafayette, LA.
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Studying Online at South Louisiana Community College
Many students take online classes at South Louisiana Community College. Of 6,238 students, 752 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,064 (17%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at South Louisiana Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how South Louisiana Community College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #12 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #141 of 241 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #184 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #417 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #689 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from South Louisiana Community College
Graduates of South Louisiana Community College’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,800 |
| 2 years | $39,009 |
| 3 years | $31,429 |
| 4 years | $48,805 |
| 5 years | $50,375 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from South Louisiana Community College report median earnings of $48,805, compared with $29,857 for all South Louisiana Community College graduates — about 63% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from South Louisiana Community College is $13,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering Technologies program at South Louisiana Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
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
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