Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Engineering Technologies in Louisiana

Find Schools Near

Engineering Technologies Schools in Louisiana

2,798 students earned Engineering Tech degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

An Engineering Technologies major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Technologies Majors in Louisiana

Engineering Tech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 905
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 831
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 831
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 831
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 652
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 652
Bachelor’s Degree 349
Master’s Degree 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a engineering tech major is more popular with men than with women.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering tech majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
undefined

Jobs for Engineering Technologies Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 74,820 people employed in jobs related to an engineering tech degree, compared to 6,146,030 nationwide.

undefined

Wages for Engineering Technologies Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a engineering tech grad in the state is $61,230, compared to a typical salary of $62,890 nationwide.

undefined

There are 10 colleges in Louisiana that offer engineering tech degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,755 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. In their early career, River Parishes Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,246. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

#2

ITI Technical College

Baton Rouge
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
603 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,799 a year. An average student at ITI Technical College will pay a net price of $19,407. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

168 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,914 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,818 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,496.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
14,426 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Southeastern will pay a net price of $12,336.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,980 a year.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,166 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,450 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. A typical student attending Nunez Community College will pay a net price of $9,837.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
6,769 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,674 after earning their degree at this institution.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
11,447 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at NSU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,254 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,855 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

Engineering Technologies Careers in LA

Some of the careers engineering tech majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 64% $79,750
Systems Software Developers 33% $73,560
Industrial Engineers 19% $93,190
Engineering Professors 17% $88,800
Mechanical Engineering Technicians 16% $85,640
Mechanical Drafters 14% $59,080
Surveying and Mapping Technicians 14% $40,560
Computer Programmers 14% $66,550
Drafters 14% $54,400
Civil Engineering Technicians 14% $50,180
Electrical and Electronics Drafters 13% $65,080
Industrial Engineering Technicians 13% $82,040
Surveyors 12% $59,850
Commercial and Industrial Designers 12% $81,220
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 12% $37,130
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 11% $42,760
Environmental Engineering Technicians 11% $44,580
Architectural and Civil Drafters 11% $54,490
Engineers 11% $81,990
Medical Equipment Repairers 10% $39,970
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $147,160
Geological and Petroleum Technicians 10% $62,620
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $71,760
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 9% $51,020
Professors 9% $0
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians 9% $51,010
Oil, Gas, and Mining Service Unit Operators 8% $51,100
Industrial Production Managers 8% $109,020
Engineering Technicians 6% $55,050
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 6% $37,400
Cost Estimators 6% $62,810
Construction Managers 6% $91,490
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 2% $47,230
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers 0% $62,820
Nuclear Technicians 0% $51,760

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering tech.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,210
Engineering 1,832
Computer & Information Sciences 1,193
Physical Sciences 477
Agriculture 443
Mathematics & Statistics 376
Architecture/Urban Planning 299
Natural Resources & Conservation 191

View all majors related to Engineering Technologies

View Nationwide Engineering Technologies Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited colleges across the U.S.