U.S. median for this major: $91,190.
College Scorecard field of study; 28 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 32% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,876.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,341. College Scorecard.
Southern University and A & M College Mechanical Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Mechanical Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Southern University and A & M College's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $19,047 | $92,378 | 1.5 years |
| $30–48k | $19,395 | $94,066 | 1.6 years |
| $48–75k | $22,288 | $108,097 | 1.8 years |
| $75–110k | $25,292 | $122,666 | 2.0 years |
| $110k+ | $26,069 | $126,435 | 2.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.8 years, the average time graduates took (10% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Mechanical Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($92,969) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $60,481 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana colleges
Every Louisiana college we cover that reports Mechanical Engineering graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $99,975 | $18,500 | $19,151 | 69% |
| 2 | Southern University and A & M College | $92,969 | $29,500 | $20,077 | 27% |
| 3 | Southern University Law Center | $92,969 | $29,500 | — | — |
| 4 | Louisiana Tech University | $92,457 | $26,400 | $11,864 | 64% |
| 5 | University of New Orleans | $91,435 | $19,000 | $12,384 | 38% |
| 6 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $91,187 | $22,175 | $13,530 | 53% |
1 more Louisiana college offers Mechanical Engineering but has too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Mechanical Engineering graduates
Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +11.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Cost Estimators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Southern University and A & M College, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Southern University and A & M College
- Acceptance rate: 35% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 27% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $43,371
- Full cost breakdown · all 31 majors · overview
Related majors at Southern University and A & M College
- Electrical Engineering—
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Southern University and A & M College Mechanical Engineering questions
How much do Southern University and A & M College Mechanical Engineering graduates earn?
Mechanical Engineering graduates of Southern University and A & M College earn a median $92,969 four years after graduating and $75,001 one year after. The U.S. median for Mechanical Engineering graduates across 316 colleges is $91,190.
How much debt do Southern University and A & M College Mechanical Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Mechanical Engineering graduates of Southern University and A & M College is $29,500, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,876.
Is Southern University and A & M College a good school for Mechanical Engineering in Louisiana?
On pay, Mechanical Engineering graduates of Southern University and A & M College earn $92,969 four years out, $256 above the median for the same major across 6 Louisiana colleges ($92,713) and $1,779 above the U.S. median ($91,190). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Southern University and A & M College rank for Mechanical Engineering in Louisiana?
Of 6 Louisiana colleges reporting Mechanical Engineering graduate earnings, Southern University and A & M College ranks 2nd. The highest is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College at $99,975.
What jobs do Mechanical Engineering graduates get?
A common career is mechanical engineer, with a median wage of $135,530 in the Baton Rouge, LA area and $104,110 nationally. Others include cost estimators and architectural and engineering managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Southern University and A & M College Mechanical Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/southern-university-and-a-and-m-college/majors/mechanical-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).