Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$75,611
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$75,611
Mechanical Engineering
National Average
$79,890
All schools, same program
School Average
$51,512
All programs at Louisiana Tech University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
78
Completers (IPEDS)
386
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,216
Median Debt
0.35
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$218/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$75,611
Median Earnings
Mechanical Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | $115,915 | — |
| Duke University | $101,532 | $10,000 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | $101,325 | $19,690 |
| SUNY Maritime College | $99,578 | $25,064 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,498 | $10,750 |
| Santa Clara University | $99,067 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $98,644 | $11,507 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $98,455 | $13,000 |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $97,701 | $16,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $97,466 | $20,500 |
Other Programs at Louisiana Tech University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,821 | $17,100 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $82,440 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $76,802 | $18,342 |
| Mechanical Engineering (current) | $75,611 | $26,216 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $74,863 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $71,940 | $18,750 |
| Air Transportation | $68,320 | $20,385 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,416 | $19,334 |
| Engineering, Other | $64,992 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $64,452 | $19,625 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.