College of Engineering

WELCOME TO THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

We are dedicated to creating engineers who can transform ideas into reality to solve society's problems and improve the quality of life. We cultivate leaders with a strong sense of global awareness, an entrepreneurial spirit, and exceptional communication skills. LSU Engineering students are immediately successful after graduation due to experiences that yield increased opportunities in the workforce.
 
Companies hire LSU Engineering graduates because our program is designed to prepare future industry leaders in a variety of disciplines. We do this through award-winning programs, faculty, and research opportunities. The LSU College of Engineering is also closely aligned with LSU’s Scholarship First Agenda, a guiding framework that capitalizes on the university’s strengths in agriculture, biomedicine, coastal studies, defense, and energy.
 
 

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Median starting salary of last three graduating classes.

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Scholarships awarded, totaling more than $3.5 million.

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College of Engineering News

Dean with SEE and HOD inductees

LSU College of Engineering Honors Local Businesses, Individuals at Evening of Engineering Excellence

BATON ROUGE, LA - The LSU College of Engineering recently held its third Evening of Engineering Excellence at the LSU Faculty Club on April 16, inducting several new members into its Society for Engineering Excellence and Hall of Distinction.

EcoCAR LSU Team

DOE, Argonne National Lab Select LSU for EcoCAR Innovation Challenge

The U.S. Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory recently selected LSU to participate in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge, an Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition that challenges university teams to apply cutting-edge engineering to real vehicles while developing the technical, leadership, and project management skills needed for careers in automotive engineering, transportation, and advanced manufacturing.

Renee Horton

Inside NASA’s ‘Rocket Factory,’ an LSU Alum Helps Power Artemis Missions

K. Renee Horton’s path to helping power humanity’s return to the moon didn’t follow a straight line. A Baton Rouge native and LSU graduate, Horton turned early setbacks into fuel, ultimately carving out a career at NASA that connects her directly to the Artemis program.

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