2023 Most Popular 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Louisiana to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mechanical Engineering program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana
Check out the ME bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Louisiana.
Most Popular Louisiana Schools for a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Our 2023 rankings named Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College the most popular school in Louisiana for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 15% of the ME majors at the school.
ME majors at Louisiana State University take out an average of $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, University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the # 2 spot on the list. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette.
Women make up 8% of the ME majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, ME majors at UL Lafayette accumulate an average of around $24,590 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Louisiana Tech University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana list. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 5% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 95% are male.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of New Orleans is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of New Orleans, UNO is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 14% of the ME majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that ME majors at UNO take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,743.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means McNeese State University is a great place for mechanical engineering students working on their bachelor’s degree. McNeese is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
About 7% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 93% are male.
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Southern University and A & M College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mechanical engineering students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 19% of the students majoring in ME at the school are women while 81% are male.
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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| 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 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Majors
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.
- 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.