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2025 Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana

4 Colleges in Louisiana
98 Doctor's Degrees
Engineering is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #4 most popular doctor's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 98 doctor's degrees in engineering to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Engineering School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana The engineering doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for engineering students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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The engineering school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Engineering Doctor's Degree Schools in Louisiana.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Engineering in Louisiana

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for engineering students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Louisiana Schools for a Doctorate in Engineering

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
46 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in engineering has to check out Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in engineering needs to check out Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech is a large public university located in the distant town of Ruston.More information about a doctorate in engineering from Louisiana Tech University

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in engineering has to look into University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Located in the city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11 Annual Graduates

University of New Orleans is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in engineering. Located in the city of New Orleans, UNO is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in engineering from University of New Orleans

Best Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 29 499
Virginia 29 339
Georgia 28 416
Mississippi 28 59
South Carolina 28 131
North Carolina 26 381
Kentucky 26 64
Alabama 25 133
Tennessee 25 186
Arkansas 23 56
West Virginia 20 41

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Engineering Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Chemical Engineering 15
Engineering Science 15
General Engineering 12
Electrical Engineering 12
Systems Engineering 11
Biomedical Engineering 6
Civil Engineering 6
Mechanical Engineering 5
Petroleum Engineering 5
Computer Engineering 4

Related Major Annual Graduates
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 133
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 121
Physical Sciences 48
Mathematics & Statistics 19
Natural Resources & Conservation 11

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