# Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: Environmental Engineering (bachelor's)

Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS 159391, CIP 14.14. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college/majors/environmental-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $59,237
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,129 (U.S. median for this major: $81,659 across 46 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,486 (U.S. median $22,572)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,530

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $80,129 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,056 | $56,924 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $15,696 | $68,435 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $20,223 | $88,172 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $23,878 | $104,108 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $26,489 | $115,492 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Environmental Engineering at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $80,129 | $24,486 | $19,151 | 69% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $165,060 Baton Rouge, LA, $162,850 LA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Environmental Engineers (SOC 17-2081): median wage $138,000 Baton Rouge, LA, $130,510 LA, $107,110 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.3% by 2035
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (SOC 17-2111): median wage $132,040 Baton Rouge, LA, $118,490 LA, $115,160 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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