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General Engineering in Louisiana

General Engineering Schools in Louisiana

Jobs for General Engineering Grads in Louisiana

There are 9,270 people in the state and 401,000 people in the nation working in Engineering jobs.

General Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. LA

Wages for General Engineering Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, Engineering grads earn an average of $114,727. Nationwide, they make an average of $149,803.

General Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. LA

Our data covers 4 colleges in Louisiana offering Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

McNeese State University

Lake Charles

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,129 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 68% of applicants. 71% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,179 a year. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,484 a year. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,258 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,283 a year.

General Engineering Careers in LA

Some of the careers Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Solar Energy Systems Engineers 14% $116,775
Photonics Engineers 13% $84,667
Wind Energy Engineers 13% $98,460
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Robotics Engineers 9% $72,925
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar 7% $59,756
Mechatronics Engineers 4% $115,569
Microsystems Engineers 1% $104,558
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889
Nanosystems Engineers -3% $50,152
Engineers, All Other -4% $136,628

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596
Industrial Engineering 8,533

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