Industrial Engineering at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 46 graduates a year
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College graduates in industrial engineering earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Compares for Industrial Engineering
All 94 colleges reporting industrial engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $138,720 | $136,291 | #1 | $89,811 |
| 2 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $128,003 | $132,509 | #2 | $87,826 |
| 3 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $121,498 | $123,565 | #4 | $81,142 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $117,930 | $124,343 | #3 | $86,476 |
| 5 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $116,641 | $106,212 | #24 | $82,437 |
| 6 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $112,797 | $102,638 | #34 | $87,226 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $112,150 | $102,049 | #39 | $87,807 |
| 8 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #42 | $77,692 |
| 9 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #43 | $77,692 |
| 10 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $111,672 | $100,540 | #44 | $77,692 |
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| 56 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $95,153 | $108,007 | #17 | $76,690 |
| 57 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $94,928 | $86,441 | #83 | — |
| 58 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $94,814 | $96,398 | #63 | $76,147 |
| 59 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $94,748 | $109,678 | #15 | $65,285 |
| 60 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $94,692 | $106,317 | #23 | $69,486 |
| 61 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $94,382 | $82,838 | #89 | $78,501 |
| 62 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $93,793 | $85,345 | #86 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College industrial engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $65,285 one year after graduating and $94,748 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College rank for industrial engineering?
Among 94 colleges reporting earnings for industrial engineering graduates, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranks #59 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is industrial engineering at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for industrial engineering ($98,442), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.