Best Chemical Engineering Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana has 4 colleges offering Chemical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 179 recent graduates. Graduates earn $68,307 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $66,251.

4
Schools in LA
$68,307
LA Avg. Earnings
$66,251
National Avg.
168
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemical Engineering in Louisiana

Public Schools (3)
$67,792
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$69,338
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,546 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Chemical Engineering Schools in Louisiana, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College logo

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$76,460
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $80,305
Graduates: 90
Acceptance: 74.0%
#2
University of Louisiana at Lafayette logo

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public

$59,124
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $74,585
Graduates: 42
Acceptance: 88.8%
#3
Louisiana Tech University logo

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $76,802
Graduates: 26
Acceptance: 72.6%
#4
Tulane University of Louisiana logo

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA · Private

$69,338
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $72,159
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: 14.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemical Engineering in Louisiana?
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks #1 for Chemical Engineering in Louisiana with median graduate earnings of $76,460 within two years of graduation. There are 4 schools offering Chemical Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Chemical Engineering graduates earn in Louisiana?
Chemical Engineering graduates in Louisiana earn an average of $68,307 within two years of graduation. This is 3% above the national average of $66,251 for this major.
What is the hardest Chemical Engineering school to get into in Louisiana?
Tulane University of Louisiana is the most selective Chemical Engineering program in Louisiana with an acceptance rate of 14.6%. The average acceptance rate across Chemical Engineering programs in the state is 62.5%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Chemical Engineering in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, private Chemical Engineering programs produce average earnings of $69,338 vs $67,792 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 3 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.