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2025 Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana

6 Colleges in Louisiana
391 ME Degrees Awarded
$76,023 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #21 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of mechanical engineering. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 391 degrees in mechanical engineering annually.

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Choosing a Great Mechanical Engineering School

Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana Your choice of mechanical engineering school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Mechanical Engineering School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in ME
Master's Degrees in ME
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mechanical Engineering Schools in Louisiana list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mechanical Engineering in Louisiana

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the me degree levels they offer.

Top Louisiana Schools in ME

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 ME Degrees Awarded
$75,311 Median Starting Salary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in mechanical engineering. Louisiana State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Louisiana State University is a great university overall.

There were about 119 mechanical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University in the most recent data year. After graduating, me degree recipients usually earn an average of $75,311 in their early careers.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 ME Degrees Awarded
12.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering has to take a look at Louisiana Tech University. Located in the distant town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1592 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Louisiana Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 mechanical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent data year. After graduation, me degree recipients generally make an average of $70,372 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University

3
McNeese crest
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In LA
34 ME Degrees Awarded

McNeese State University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 12th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 34 mechanical engineering students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
85 ME Degrees Awarded
$63,812 Median Starting Salary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #1297 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.

There were about 85 mechanical engineering students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the me program report average early career wages of $63,812.

More information about a degree in mechanical engineering from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 ME Degrees Awarded
$68,968 Median Starting Salary

UNO is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of New Orleans. This university ranks 22nd out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were about 40 mechanical engineering students who graduated with this degree at UNO in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, me degree recipients typically earn around $68,968 in their early careers.

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Located in the medium-sized city of Baton Rouge, Southern University and A & M College is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 26th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were approximately 30 mechanical engineering students who graduated with this degree at Southern University and A & M College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the me program state that they receive average early career earnings of $75,001.

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Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Mechanical Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 1,418
Florida 282 2,198
North Carolina 279 915
Virginia 274 947
Tennessee 269 603
South Carolina 248 715
Kentucky 244 391
Mississippi 234 309
Arkansas 234 280
Alabama 233 1,019
West Virginia 207 217

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Mechanical Engineering is one of 41 different types of Engineering programs to choose from.

ME Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Mechanical Engineering 391

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemical Engineering 227
Electrical Engineering 224
Civil Engineering 222
General Engineering 135
Biomedical Engineering 132
Industrial Engineering 87
Petroleum Engineering 79
Computer Engineering 41
Engineering Science 35
Environmental Engineering 35

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