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Doctoral (Research)-11% vs national median554 grads tracked

Engineering at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Ranked 55th of 80 doctoral (research) programs in Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$83,901
middle 50%: $59,925 – $115,178
Median · 5 years out
$123,649
middle 50%: $97,297 – $160,545
Median · 10 years out
$144,848
middle 50%: $106,985 – $190,760

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Engineering (doctoral (research)) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College's doctoral (research) program in Engineering earn a median $83,901 one year after graduating, rising to $144,848 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 11% below the national median of $139,316 for this field, ranking 55th of 80 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.5 yrs
≈ $3,827 total interest

Same major at other universities

Missouri University of Science and Technology
$127,359 · 5 yrs out
City College of New York - CUNY
$127,147 · 5 yrs out
Lamar University
$125,457 · 5 yrs out
University of Wyoming
$125,175 · 5 yrs out
Clemson University
$124,978 · 5 yrs out
University of New Orleans (The)
$124,051 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Graduate School & University Center
$123,601 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Stony Brook
$123,452 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$123,301 · 5 yrs out
Montana State University Bozeman
$123,233 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$122,766 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$122,177 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Doctorate)
$164,239 · 5 yrs out
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's)
$131,581 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$120,780 · 5 yrs out
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$120,095 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$116,501 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$111,433 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$110,267 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$109,373 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$107,906 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$106,714 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Doctorate)
$105,787 · 5 yrs out
Veterinary Medicine (Doctorate)
$105,787 · 5 yrs out

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