Mechanical Engineering at LeTourneau University
Longview, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
LeTourneau University graduates in mechanical engineering earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How LeTourneau University Compares for Mechanical Engineering
All 318 colleges reporting mechanical 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $131,967 | $116,211 | #3 | $83,957 |
| 2 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $126,395 | $115,011 | #5 | $92,315 |
| 3 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $122,111 | $111,113 | #10 | $81,865 |
| 4 | Duke University Durham, NC | $120,991 | $129,841 | #1 | $89,938 |
| 5 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $119,371 | $108,620 | #16 | $88,497 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $117,072 | $106,528 | #28 | — |
| 7 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $115,927 | $101,747 | #53 | $85,328 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $114,492 | $116,439 | #2 | $66,876 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $112,212 | $106,803 | #27 | $85,440 |
| 10 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $111,491 | $106,116 | #32 | $72,036 |
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| 292 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $85,184 | $90,904 | #182 | $65,531 |
| 293 | Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $85,075 | $91,270 | #178 | $64,534 |
| 294 | University of Maine Orono, ME | $85,064 | $90,401 | #190 | $69,687 |
| 295 | LeTourneau University Longview, TX | $84,998 | $86,418 | #246 | $63,073 |
| 296 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $84,602 | $80,524 | #301 | $65,094 |
| 297 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $84,464 | $99,534 | #69 | $71,407 |
| 298 | Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN | $84,267 | $92,053 | #161 | $66,228 |
Other Majors at LeTourneau University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,403 | — | #120 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $83,158 | $52,625 | #27 of 61 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,065 | — | #176 of 233 |
| Air Transportation | $79,277 | $38,205 | #33 of 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,217 | $77,117 | #917 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,970 | $65,144 | #447 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $46,679 | — | #718 of 1027 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $46,286 | $40,506 | #181 of 207 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,305 | $35,487 | #563 of 680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do LeTourneau University mechanical engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,073 one year after graduating and $84,998 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does LeTourneau University rank for mechanical engineering?
Among 318 colleges reporting earnings for mechanical engineering graduates, LeTourneau University ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #246 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mechanical engineering at LeTourneau University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for mechanical engineering ($92,135), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.