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Mechanical Engineering at LeTourneau University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mechanical Engineering, consider the program at LeTourneau University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

LeTourneau University is located in Longview, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 53 mechanical engineering degrees were awarded at LeTourneau University.

Studying Online at LeTourneau University

Many students take online classes at LeTourneau University. Among 3,330 students, 1,292 (39%) studied exclusively online and 662 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at LeTourneau University

Rankings can help you compare LeTourneau University’s Mechanical Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#23 of 29
Best Value	Texas	#27 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#35 of 43
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#39 of 42
Best Value	Nationwide	#290 of 364
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#330 of 365

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from LeTourneau University

Those who finish LeTourneau University’s Mechanical Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$59,759
2 years	$63,600
3 years	$70,619
4 years	$73,617
5 years	$82,546

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Mechanical Engineering graduates from LeTourneau University earn a median of $73,617, compared with $65,819 for all LeTourneau University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates from LeTourneau University is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at LeTourneau University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mechanical Engineering graduates at LeTourneau University are 11% women (6) and 89% men (47).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at LeTourneau University

Among the 51 bachelor’s mechanical engineering graduates at LeTourneau University, 12% were women (6) and 88% were men (45).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	43
Hispanic / Latino	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 10% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University, below the national average of 34%.*

Mechanical Engineering Master’s Program at LeTourneau University

Of the 2 master’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at LeTourneau University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering master’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at LeTourneau University

The Mechanical Engineering program at LeTourneau University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering	53

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Mechanical Engineering program at LeTourneau University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Fuel Cell Engineers	$137,020
Automotive Engineers	$107,733
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Cost Estimators	$80,966
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Mechanical Engineers	$79,543
Aerospace Engineers	$63,328

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.