Mechanical Engineering · Louisiana
Mechanical Engineering colleges in Louisiana
CampusPin lists 36 U.S. colleges in Louisiana that offer Mechanical Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Mechanical Engineering applies physics, materials, and design to machines and mechanical systems, suiting students who want to build, analyze, and test physical hardware.
Schools in Louisiana that offer Mechanical Engineering
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,221
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
8,003
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,283
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,046
Bridges Christian College
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$6,600
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
122
Centenary College of Louisiana
Shreveport, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$40,000
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
643
Chamberlain University-Louisiana
Jefferson, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$19,686
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
516
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,678
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
11,182
Fletcher Technical Community College
Schriever, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,219
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,999
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$15,690
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
1,168
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$7,683
Acceptance
24%
Enrollment
4,279
Herzing University-New Orleans
Metairie, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,420
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
368
Louisiana Christian University
Pineville, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$19,740
Acceptance
84%
Enrollment
897
Louisiana Delta Community College
Monroe, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,159
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,933
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
69%
Enrollment
2,683
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
1,045
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$11,954
Acceptance
74%
Enrollment
36,051
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$10,125
Acceptance
73%
Enrollment
7,821
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
5,346
NationsUniversity
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,132
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$11,540
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,266
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,173
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
5,340
Northshore Technical Community College
Lacombe, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,203
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,156
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,864
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
6,789
Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,255
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,495
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,079
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,828
SOWELA Technical Community College
Lake Charles, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,265
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,979
Saint Joseph Seminary College
St. Benedict, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$26,770
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
91
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,210
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,837
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$8,373
Acceptance
94%
Enrollment
10,691
Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
826
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,940
Acceptance
50%
Enrollment
6,823
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,958
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,974
The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$13,463
Acceptance
48%
Enrollment
8,231
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · University · Private
Tuition
$65,538
Acceptance
15%
Enrollment
12,760
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$10,418
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
14,435
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,190
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
6,613
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · University · Public
Tuition
$9,172
Acceptance
67%
Enrollment
5,604
Mechanical Engineering programs in Louisiana: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 36 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
36
Public / private
25 / 11
Universities / 2-year
25 / 11
Cities represented
20
In-state tuition range
$4,079–$65,538
Median in-state tuition
$9,181
Lowest published in-state tuition
River Parishes Community College
$4,079
Most selective
Tulane University of Louisiana
15% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
36,051 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Mechanical Engineering program
- Statics, dynamics, and the mechanics of materials
- Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer
- Machine design and mechanical component analysis
- CAD modeling and finite-element / simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, ANSYS)
- Manufacturing processes and materials science
- Control systems, instrumentation, and mechatronics
- Calculus through differential equations and engineering mathematics
- Senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored
Where a Mechanical Engineering degree can lead
- Mechanical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Manufacturing / Process Engineer
- HVAC / Energy Systems Engineer
- Robotics / Mechatronics Engineer
Typical pay: Early-career wages vary by industry and region (BLS, 2024 mechanical engineers median $102,320)
A Mechanical Engineering (ME) major is a broad, ABET-accredited engineering discipline built on a heavy math and physics core, calculus through differential equations, plus statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and the mechanics of materials. Upper-division coursework adds machine design, control systems, manufacturing processes, and CAD/simulation, and most programs culminate in a senior capstone design project, often industry-sponsored.
The standard credential is a Bachelor of Science, which is credit-heavy relative to a BA and typically includes substantial lab and design-studio time. Graduates who pursue licensure begin by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, then work toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license after supervised experience.
Mechanical engineers design and test products and systems across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics, HVAC, manufacturing, and consumer hardware, and many move into project management, R&D, or graduate study. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of mechanical engineers to grow about 9.1% from 2024 to 2034, with a 2024 median wage of $102,320.
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