Petroleum Engineering at Montana Technological University
Butte, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Montana Technological University graduates in petroleum engineering earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montana Technological University 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 |
Other Majors at Montana Technological University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $93,629 | — | #1 of 7 |
| Public Health | $86,855 | $74,771 | #5 of 215 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $82,443 | $73,901 | #308 of 318 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,504 | $74,338 | #673 of 966 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $80,327 | — |
| Business/Commerce | $61,446 | $46,181 | #190 of 271 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $58,332 | $42,543 | #160 of 166 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana Technological University petroleum engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,212 one year after graduating and $106,076 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana Technological University rank for petroleum engineering?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for petroleum engineering graduates, Montana Technological University ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is petroleum engineering at Montana Technological University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for petroleum engineering ($104,823), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.