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Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana

2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana

6 Colleges
$68,488 Avg Salary
$25,226 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mechanical Engineering 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Louisiana to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana

Check out the ME programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Louisiana Schools in Mechanical Engineering

Our analysis found Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College to be the best school for mechanical engineering students who want to pursue a degree in Louisiana. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, ME majors at Louisiana State University accumulate an average of around $18,167 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Louisiana Tech University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanical engineering schools in Louisiana. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from Louisiana Tech carry an average student debtload of $26,705. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southern University and A & M College is a great place for mechanical engineering students. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, ME graduates from Southern University and A & M College take out $27,960 in student loans while working on their degree.

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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 large public school located in the city of Lafayette.

While working on their degree, ME majors at UL Lafayette accumulate an average of around $24,797 in student debt.

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#5

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, LA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means McNeese State University is a great place for mechanical engineering students. McNeese is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Lake Charles.

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University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, ME graduates from UNO carry an average student debtload of $28,500.

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Best 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

One of 40 majors within the area of study, mechanical engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.

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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