Petroleum Engineering at University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
University of Tulsa graduates in petroleum engineering earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Tulsa 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 |
Other Majors at University of Tulsa by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $109,332 | $73,787 | #116 of 349 |
| Chemical Engineering | $101,626 | $47,705 | #45 of 158 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $100,887 | $73,106 | #23 of 166 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $97,533 | $65,012 | #65 of 452 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $97,087 | $74,770 | #155 of 258 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,225 | $70,220 | #158 of 318 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,233 | — | #176 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,510 | $74,029 | #631 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,026 | $45,038 | #625 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $63,485 | — | #76 of 610 |
| Psychology | $60,700 | $34,699 | #88 of 1027 |
| Music | $46,662 | $32,253 | #93 of 268 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $44,090 | $27,612 | #584 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Tulsa petroleum engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn $145,353 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Tulsa rank for petroleum engineering?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for petroleum engineering graduates, University of Tulsa ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is petroleum engineering at University of Tulsa worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for petroleum engineering ($104,823), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,950.
← All data for University of Tulsa · Methodology
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.