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Chemical Engineering in Louisiana

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Chemical Engineering Schools in Louisiana

In 2020-2021, 25 students earned their Chem Eng degrees in LA.

As a degree choice, Chemical Engineering is the 77th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Chemical Engineering Majors in Louisiana

Chem Eng majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a chem eng major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of chem eng majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 20.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 72.0%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Chemical Engineering Grads in Louisiana

In this state, there are 8,680 people employed in jobs related to a chem eng degree, compared to 399,910 nationwide.

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Wages for Chemical Engineering Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a chem eng grad in the state is $95,220, compared to a typical salary of $113,680 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Louisiana that offer chem eng degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,811. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,326 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
13,927 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,457 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

Chemical Engineering Careers in LA

Some of the careers chem eng majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $88,800
Chemical Engineers 14% $102,530
Engineers 11% $81,990
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $147,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to chem eng.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General Engineering 77
Engineering Science 38
Civil Engineering 32
Industrial Engineering 28
Biomedical Engineering 27
Electrical Engineering 12
Mechanical Engineering 12
Petroleum Engineering 10

View all majors related to Chemical Engineering

View Nationwide Chemical Engineering Report

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