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Best Engineering Colleges in Louisiana

10 accredited institutions in Louisiana offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

10
Colleges
3,849
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in Louisiana

1
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge
1,527
Graduates/yr
74%
Acceptance
$8,038
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
690
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$6,401
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
627
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$5,407
In-State Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of New Orleans
New Orleans
375
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$6,090
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
McNeese State University
Lake Charles
252
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$5,147
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
180
Graduates/yr
15%
Acceptance
$61,306
Tuition
89%
Grad Rate
$24,758
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge
150
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$4,973
In-State Tuition
28%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux
27
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$4,922
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicAssociate's
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City
15
Graduates/yr
$3,435
In-State Tuition
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10
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville
6
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$19,590
Tuition
42%
Grad Rate
$14,553
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Engineering in Louisiana

Louisiana has 10 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 3,849 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Louisiana residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.