Petroleum Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 67 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Austin graduates in petroleum engineering earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Austin 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Austin petroleum engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $86,761 one year after graduating and $139,867 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Austin rank for petroleum engineering?
Among 19 colleges reporting earnings for petroleum engineering graduates, The University of Texas at Austin ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is petroleum engineering at The University of Texas at Austin worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for petroleum engineering ($104,823), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,239.
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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.