Best colleges for engineering in Louisiana

    McNeese State University ranks first in Louisiana for engineering value (#43 nationally, value score 74): graduates earn $107,319 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $11,228 a year.

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition · Source: College Scorecard field of study, reporting year 2025 · 7 Louisiana colleges ranked · Updated November 4, 2026

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    Best engineering colleges in Louisiana

    McNeese State University ranks first in Louisiana for engineering value (#43 nationally, value score 74): graduates earn $107,319 4 years after the bachelor's degree, and the average net price is $11,228 a year. 7 Louisiana colleges qualify. At the median one, engineering graduates earn $92,969 and the average net price is $14,924 a year.

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard field of study, 2025

    What the data shows

    Key findings

    • 7 Louisiana colleges qualify. At the median one, engineering graduates earn $92,969 and the average net price is $14,924 a year.
    • The highest engineering earnings in the state are at Tulane University of Louisiana ($112,914), ranked #3 in the state once cost, debt and graduation rate count.
    • The lowest average net price among them is at University of New Orleans: $7,761 a year.
    Median earnings
    $92,969
    National: $91,742
    Median net price
    $14,924
    National: $17,499
    Median federal debt
    $21,950
    engineering graduates
    Public colleges
    6 of 7
    in this list

    7 colleges

    The Louisiana ranking

    Ordered by the national value score; the national rank is shown with each college. Earnings are medians 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    1. Rank in Louisiana 1

      McNeese State University

      Lake Charles, LA · Public · #43 nationally

      74.0Value
      Earnings
      $107,319
      Net price
      $11,228
      Federal debt
      $19,899
      Graduation rate
      47%
    2. Rank in Louisiana 2

      Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

      Baton Rouge, LA · Public · #68 nationally

      66.0Value
      Earnings
      $99,975
      Net price
      $19,286
      Federal debt
      $18,500
      Graduation rate
      68%
    3. Rank in Louisiana 3

      Tulane University of Louisiana

      New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit · #80 nationally

      63.4Value
      Earnings
      $112,914
      Net price
      $40,693
      Federal debt
      Not reported
      Graduation rate
      87%
    4. Rank in Louisiana 4

      University of New Orleans

      New Orleans, LA · Public · #115 nationally

      55.8Value
      Earnings
      $91,435
      Net price
      $7,761
      Federal debt
      $19,050
      Graduation rate
      38%
    5. Rank in Louisiana 5

      Louisiana Tech University

      Ruston, LA · Public · #135 nationally

      52.5Value
      Earnings
      $92,457
      Net price
      $11,959
      Federal debt
      $24,441
      Graduation rate
      61%
    6. Rank in Louisiana 6

      University of Louisiana at Lafayette

      Lafayette, LA · Public · #204 nationally

      42.8Value
      Earnings
      $91,187
      Net price
      $14,924
      Federal debt
      $24,000
      Graduation rate
      52%
    7. Rank in Louisiana 7

      Southern University and A & M College

      Baton Rouge, LA · Public · #261 nationally

      33.9Value
      Earnings
      $92,969
      Net price
      $18,631
      Federal debt
      $29,250
      Graduation rate
      28%

    Method: the same value score as the national engineering ranking (earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate, each a national percentile). Data: College Scorecard, reporting year 2025; 2026–27 edition, verified Nov 2026.

    Questions about engineering colleges in Louisiana

    What are the best colleges for engineering in Louisiana?

    By CollegesRef value score, the top 3 Louisiana colleges for engineering are McNeese State University (value score 74), Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (value score 66) and Tulane University of Louisiana (value score 63.4). The score weighs graduate earnings, debt relative to earnings, average net price and graduation rate.

    Which Louisiana college has the highest earnings for engineering graduates?

    Tulane University of Louisiana: its engineering graduates have median earnings of $112,914 4 years after the bachelor's degree.

    What is the most affordable engineering college in Louisiana on this list?

    University of New Orleans has the lowest average net price of the ranked Louisiana colleges, $7,761 a year after grants. A family's own price depends on income and aid.

    How many Louisiana colleges are ranked for engineering?

    7 Louisiana colleges have a engineering bachelor's program with enough graduates and reported earnings, plus a published net price and graduation rate. Ranks shown are national; the state rank is their order within Louisiana.