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Engineering in Louisiana

Engineering Schools in Louisiana

1,649 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Engineering is the 6th most popular major out of a total 37 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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,278
Master’s Degree 228
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
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: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.2%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Louisiana

27,300 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $98,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 9 colleges in Louisiana that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

756 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Louisiana State University will pay a net price of $18,761.

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

A typical student attending Louisiana Tech will pay a net price of $11,771. 65% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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179 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
8,375 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. A typical student attending UNO will pay a net price of $11,352. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,582.

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McNeese State University

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

This public college charges it's students 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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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
6,917 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,701. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,090 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,203. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,376 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,646. 29 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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
Electrical Engineers 17% $91,000
Materials Engineers 17% $107,970
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $147,160
Biomedical Engineers 0% $0
Nuclear Engineers 0% $107,020

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

Major Annual Graduates in LA
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,210
Engineering Technologies 1,315
Physical Sciences 477
Agriculture 443
Mathematics & Statistics 376
Architecture/Urban Planning 299
Natural Resources & Conservation 191
Science Technologies 13

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