Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana
Louisiana has 6 colleges offering Mechanical Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 365 recent graduates. Graduates in Louisiana earn $59,632 on average within two years — 8% below the national average of $64,585. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.
School choice matters significantly: Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates earn $71,402 while University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn $58,402 — a $13,000 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.
Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana, Ranked by Earnings
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA ·
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Public
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · Public
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Public
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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.