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Engineering Technologies at Louisiana Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Louisiana Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Louisiana Tech University sits in Ruston, LA.
Studying Online at Louisiana Tech University
Many students take online classes at Louisiana Tech University. Among 11,873 students, 384 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,259 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Louisiana Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Louisiana Tech University’s Engineering Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #15 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #150 of 241 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #169 of 241 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #511 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #619 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Louisiana Tech University
Those who finish Louisiana Tech University’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,605 |
| 2 years | $60,957 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering Technologies graduates from Louisiana Tech University comes in at $21,750.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Those who complete Engineering Technologies program at Louisiana Tech University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
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
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