Engineering at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Studying Online at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Many students take online classes at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Among 41,705 students, 5,129 (12%) studied exclusively online and 17,009 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Rankings can help you compare Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 679 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #7 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 136 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #94 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #126 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #442 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Students who complete Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,298 |
| 2 years | $65,150 |
| 3 years | $77,252 |
| 4 years | $86,595 |
| 5 years | $96,005 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $86,595, compared with $58,324 for all Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at $22,172.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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
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