Engineering at Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Louisiana Tech University graduates in engineering earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Louisiana Tech University Compares for Engineering
All 19 colleges reporting 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $115,206 | $104,830 | #3 | $49,741 |
| 2 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $112,019 | $98,644 | #6 | $75,253 |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $105,080 | $121,638 | #1 | — |
| 4 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $104,007 | $91,589 | #12 | $77,421 |
| 5 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $103,272 | $93,971 | #10 | $74,204 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $102,134 | $103,871 | #4 | $73,153 |
| 7 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $99,691 | $87,497 | #13 | — |
| 8 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $97,144 | $103,667 | #5 | $78,734 |
| 9 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $94,278 | $94,833 | #8 | $71,549 |
| 10 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $94,278 | $94,833 | #9 | $71,549 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Louisiana Tech University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $105,080 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Louisiana Tech University rank for engineering?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, Louisiana Tech University ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at Louisiana Tech University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for engineering ($93,989).
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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.