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Engineering at McNeese State University

Engineering at McNeese State University

If you plan to study Engineering, consider the program at McNeese State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

McNeese State University is located in Lake Charles, LA.

Online & Distance Learning at McNeese State University

Many students take online classes at McNeese State University. Of 6,241 students, 1,117 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,183 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at McNeese State University

Use these rankings to compare McNeese State University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Louisiana #3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Louisiana #6 of 8
Best Value Southeast (Region) #50 of 136
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #92 of 136

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from McNeese State University

Students who complete McNeese State University’s Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at McNeese State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,056
2 years $69,338
3 years $76,973
4 years $91,074
5 years $99,434

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Engineering graduates from McNeese State University take home a median $91,074, compared with $52,177 for all McNeese State University graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at McNeese State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Engineering graduates from McNeese State University comes in at $27,249.

Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Engineering program at McNeese State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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

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