Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,625
16th percentile (60th in TX)
Est. Median Debt
$27,125
Est. from national median (8 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How LeTourneau University graduates compare to all programs nationally

LeTourneau University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 16th percentile of all mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Texas

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
LeTourneau University$52,625$81,997$27,125*
University of Houston$61,163$73,848$27,000*0.44
University of North Texas$59,941$65,970$24,240*0.40
Tarleton State University$51,917$21,000*0.40
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi$41,317$28,406*0.69
National Median$62,503$27,000*0.43
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Programs in Texas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Houston
Houston
$9,711$61,163$27,000
University of North Texas
Denton
$11,164$59,941$24,240
Tarleton State University
Stephenville
$7,878$51,917$21,000
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi
$9,748$41,317$28,406

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At LeTourneau University, approximately 13% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.