Cheapest Electrical Colleges in Louisiana

University of New Orleans offers the state's most affordable electrical engineering program at just $11,147 net cost, while LSU graduates earn $68,965 annually despite charging $20,015. This price gap of nearly $9,000 reflects different institutional priorities across Louisiana's five programs. The state's petrochemical refineries and offshore drilling platforms create steady demand for electrical engineers, particularly those skilled in industrial automation and power systems that keep these energy operations running safely.

Programs

$11,147 – $20,015

Net Price Range

$59,977

Avg. Program Earnings

50.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana	$11,147	$9,172	42.5%	69.8%
2	Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana	$12,209	$10,125	57.6%	62.4%
3	University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, Louisiana	$14,118	$10,418	52.0%	74.6%
4	Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$19,740	$9,940	28.5%	53.9%
5	Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, Louisiana	$20,015	$11,954	71.0%	75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the huge earnings gap between Louisiana electrical engineering programs?

LSU graduates earn $68,965 compared to Southern University's $52,107, a difference of nearly $17,000 annually. This reflects LSU's stronger industry connections and higher graduation rate of 71% versus Southern's 28.5%.

How does Louisiana's TOPS scholarship affect engineering costs?

TOPS covers full tuition at public universities for qualifying students, making programs like UNO and Louisiana Tech extremely affordable. Students typically pay only for housing, meals, and fees, which explains why in-state costs range from $9,172 to $11,954.

Does Louisiana Tech's location in Ruston hurt job prospects?

Louisiana Tech maintains a 57.6% graduation rate and produces graduates with solid debt levels of $18,750. The university has strong ties to regional energy companies that recruit from rural campuses, and Ruston's lower living costs stretch student budgets further.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.