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Engineering in Louisiana

Engineering Schools in Louisiana

In 2022-2023, 126 students earned their Engineering degrees in LA.

In terms of popularity, Engineering is the 52nd most popular major in the state out of a total 246 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 72
Bachelor’s Degree 34
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.8%
  • White: 38.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 31.7%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 6,970 people employed in jobs related to an engineering degree, compared to 367,850 nationwide.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Louisiana

Engineering grads earn an average of $95,220 in the state and $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Louisiana that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

McNeese State University

Lake Charles
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,768. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
11,126 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
16,450 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,851.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,203. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

A typical student attending BRCC will pay a net price of $9,646. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,701.

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Engineering Careers in LA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $88,800
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $147,160

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Mechanical Engineering 453
Civil Engineering 247
Chemical Engineering 242
Electrical Engineering 176
Biomedical Engineering 149
Petroleum Engineering 104
Industrial Engineering 96
Engineering Science 38

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