2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana
Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 453 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mechanical engineering is the #27 most popular major in Louisiana.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Louisiana to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana
Check out the ME bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Louisiana Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College the best school in Louisiana for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, ME graduates from Louisiana State University take out $19,788 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Out of the 6 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Louisiana Tech University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern University and A & M College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that ME majors at Southern University and A & M College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,311.
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Out of the 6 schools in Louisiana that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the # 4 spot on the list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
On average, ME graduates from UL Lafayette take out $24,590 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend McNeese State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. McNeese is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
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University of New Orleans ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at UNO accumulate an average of around $25,743 in student debt.
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Request InformationBest Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,418 |
| Virginia | 947 |
| North Carolina | 918 |
| Florida | 2,254 |
| Tennessee | 603 |
| Kentucky | 391 |
| South Carolina | 715 |
| Arkansas | 280 |
| Alabama | 1,019 |
| Mississippi | 309 |
| West Virginia | 217 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to ME
One of 40 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to ME
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 28,844 |
| Civil Engineering | 21,388 |
| Computer Engineering | 17,987 |
| Chemical Engineering | 12,917 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12,811 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 Michel Villeneuve.
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