Engineering at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
If you plan to study Engineering, take a look at what University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is in Lafayette, LA.
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Online Class Availability at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Online coursework is an option at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Of 15,665 students, 2,016 (13%) studied exclusively online and 4,675 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 136 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #71 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #465 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Students who complete University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,472 |
| 2 years | $56,914 |
| 3 years | $73,317 |
| 4 years | $80,550 |
| 5 years | $98,616 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette report median earnings of $80,550, compared with $53,432 for all University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates — about 51% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from University of Louisiana at Lafayette stands at $24,046.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Engineering program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette pursue many career paths. 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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