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Mechanical Engineering at LeTourneau University

If you are interested in studying Mechanical Engineering, take a look at what LeTourneau University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

LeTourneau University is in Longview, TX.

During the most recent reporting year, 33 mechanical engineering graduations were recorded at LeTourneau University.

Online Class Availability at LeTourneau University

Online coursework is an option at LeTourneau University. Among 3,330 students, 1,292 (39%) studied exclusively online and 662 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Mechanical Engineering Rankings at LeTourneau University

Rankings can help you compare LeTourneau University’s Mechanical Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#3 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 9
Best Value	Texas	#6 of 7
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#8 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#45 of 130
Best Value	Nationwide	#118 of 131

Earnings for Mechanical Engineering Graduates from LeTourneau University

Students who complete LeTourneau University’s Mechanical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,153
2 years	$65,332
4 years	$81,997

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mechanical Engineering graduates from LeTourneau University earn a median of $81,997, compared with $65,819 for all LeTourneau University graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Mechanical Engineering graduates at LeTourneau University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mechanical Engineering graduates at LeTourneau University are 15% women (5) and 85% men (28).

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at LeTourneau University

Among the 33 bachelor’s mechanical engineering degrees awarded at LeTourneau University, 15% were women (5) and 85% were men (28).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	20
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	9
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Mechanical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at LeTourneau University, below the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mechanical Engineering Concentrations at LeTourneau University

This Mechanical Engineering program at LeTourneau University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Aeronautical Engineering Technology	24
Mechanical Engineering Technology	7
Other Mechanical Engineering	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanical Engineering Graduates

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at LeTourneau University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mechanical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$134,632
Robotics Technicians	$131,252
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$108,923
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Automotive Engineering Technicians	$89,794
Mechanical Drafters	$78,252
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$77,835
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$50,761

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.