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Petroleum Engineering Schools in Louisiana

10 students earned Petroleum Engineering degrees in Louisiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Petroleum Engineering is the 108th most popular major in the state out of a total 172 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors in Louisiana

Petroleum Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Louisiana, a petroleum engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of petroleum engineering majors in Louisiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 10.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 80.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Louisiana

There are 3,010 people in the state and 258,330 people in the nation working in petroleum engineering jobs.

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Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Louisiana

In this state, petroleum engineering grads earn an average of $145,880. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,970.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
34,285 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,326 after earning their degree at this institution.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in LA

Some of the careers petroleum engineering majors go into include:

Job Title LA Job Growth LA Median Salary
Engineering Professors 17% $88,800
Architectural and Engineering Managers 10% $147,160
Petroleum Engineers 9% $128,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to petroleum engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in LA
General Engineering 77
Engineering Science 38
Civil Engineering 32
Industrial Engineering 28
Biomedical Engineering 27
Chemical Engineering 25
Mechanical Engineering 12
Electrical Engineering 12

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