Engineering Technologies at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is in Natchitoches, LA.
Featured schools near , edit
Studying Online at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Students who complete Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,023 |
| 2 years | $45,696 |
| 3 years | $60,510 |
| 4 years | $62,991 |
| 5 years | $75,283 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering Technologies graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $62,991, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $26,312.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
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.