Petroleum Engineering at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates in petroleum engineering earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Louisiana at Lafayette Compares for Petroleum Engineering
All 19 colleges reporting petroleum engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $145,353 | $163,197 | #1 | — |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $139,867 | $142,204 | #2 | $86,761 |
| 3 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $139,864 | $142,201 | #3 | $80,460 |
| 4 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $123,416 | $138,567 | #4 | $61,223 |
| 5 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $116,691 | $109,129 | #12 | $77,400 |
| 6 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $114,686 | $116,602 | #7 | $69,603 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $113,669 | $115,602 | #9 | $85,795 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $106,076 | $115,871 | #8 | $69,212 |
| 9 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $103,421 | $119,718 | #5 | $56,605 |
| 10 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $102,594 | $118,760 | #6 | $49,781 |
| 11 | Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO | $102,405 | $109,800 | #11 | $69,670 |
| 12 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $100,911 | $105,171 | #15 | $66,221 |
| 13 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $99,932 | $103,532 | #16 | $73,821 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette petroleum engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,781 one year after graduating and $102,594 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Louisiana at Lafayette rank for petroleum engineering?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for petroleum engineering graduates, University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is petroleum engineering at University of Louisiana at Lafayette worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for petroleum engineering ($104,823), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.