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General Engineering in Louisiana

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General Engineering Schools in Louisiana

168 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of General Engineering Majors in Louisiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Bachelor’s Degree 63
Associate Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

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: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.8%
  • White: 47.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.5%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
44% Graduation Rate
7,284 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,759.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $40,209 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,980 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,837. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,013 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,782 after graduation. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

General 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
Engineers 11% $81,990
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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