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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$71K

Median starting salary of last three graduating classes.

1,652

Scholarships awarded, totaling more than $3.5 million.

$29.89

Millions in annual research expenditures.

College of Engineering News

LSU Fall 2025 Graduate

College of Engineering Sees 392 Graduate During Fall Commencement

Nearly 400 students from 25 states and 28 countries graduated from the LSU College of Engineering during a diploma ceremony that took place in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Thursday.

Leading Worldwide, Rooted in Louisiana: How LSU Helped Shape BASF President Christian Aucoin’s Leadership Style

Leading Worldwide, Rooted in Louisiana: How LSU Helped Shape BASF President Christian Aucoin’s Leadership Style

Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Christian Aucoin has always carried Louisiana in his heart. Today, as president of Global Engineering at BASF, he leads teams around the world, shaping innovative chemical processes and building new plants—all while maintaining a deep connection to his home state.

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LSU Launches First Digital Twin Certificate Created by Industry and Academic Experts

BATON ROUGE – LSU has launched a Digital Twin Design and Production Certificate to train business and technical leaders in one of the fastest‑growing technologies transforming construction, manufacturing, and energy – industries essential to Louisiana’s economy.

 

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