2023 Most Popular Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 247 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, civil engineering is the #44 most popular major in Louisiana.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Civil Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Louisiana to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Civil Engineering program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for civil eng majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Louisiana Schools for a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
Our analysis found Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to be the most popular school for civil engineering students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Louisiana. Louisiana State University is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
Of the 118 students majoring in civil eng at Louisiana State University, 75% are male and 25% are female.
The average amount in student loans that civil eng majors at Louisiana State University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,658. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $226, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 5 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Orleans landed the # 2 spot on the list. UNO is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of New Orleans.
About 26% of the students majoring in civil eng at the school are women while 74% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, civil eng graduates from UNO carry an average student debt load of $25,232.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular civil engineering schools in Louisiana. Located in the city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 27 students majoring in civil eng at UL Lafayette, 78% are male and 22% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, civil eng graduates from UL Lafayette carry an average student debt load of $25,824.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Louisiana Tech University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular civil engineering schools in Louisiana. Louisiana Tech is a large public school located in the distant town of Ruston.
Women make up 19% of the civil eng majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Southern University and A & M College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular civil engineering schools in Louisiana. Southern University and A & M College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baton Rouge.
Women make up 53% of the civil eng majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 446 |
| Virginia | 616 |
| North Carolina | 448 |
| Florida | 1,166 |
| Tennessee | 326 |
| Kentucky | 220 |
| South Carolina | 310 |
| Arkansas | 118 |
| Alabama | 461 |
| Mississippi | 193 |
| West Virginia | 112 |
Civil Engineering Related Majors
Civil Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Civil Eng
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 46,178 |
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Master Sgt. Roger Parsons.
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