5 Engineering colleges in Louisiana with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $50,989.
We started with Engineering programs scoring 60th percentile or above for mobility—schools that actually serve low-income students. Then we ranked by earnings. The result: 6 programs that prove accessibility and strong outcomes aren't mutually exclusive.
Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College leads the rankings, producing Engineering graduates earning $61,251 while maintaining a 97th percentile mobility score. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $49,719—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
University Of New Orleans serves 40% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $47,872. Even better: graduates face just a 6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. These schools deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $61,251 | Mobility: 97th percentile
65% Pell students with $43,371 earnings
5% payment burden | Excellent
8% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,251 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Good | 97th percentile mobility | |
| #2 | $52,279 | $22,135 | Excellent | $18,071 | Good | 78th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $47,872 | $18,750 | Excellent | $15,048 | Excellent | 74th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $47,089 | $22,902 | Excellent | $13,655 | Excellent | 91th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | Mcneese State UniversityPublic | $46,453 | $23,000 | Excellent | $13,410 | Excellent | 71th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
