# Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College: Petroleum Engineering (bachelor's)

Baton Rouge, LA. IPEDS 159391, CIP 14.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college/majors/petroleum-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $56,605
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $103,421 (U.S. median for this major: $102,594 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,750 (U.S. median $25,875)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$827

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $103,421 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,056 | $56,924 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $15,696 | $68,435 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $20,223 | $88,172 | 1.2 years |
| 75-110k | $23,878 | $104,108 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,489 | $115,492 | 1.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Petroleum Engineering at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $103,421 | $25,750 | $19,151 | 69% |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $102,594 | $22,806 | $13,530 | 53% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $165,060 Baton Rouge, LA, $162,850 LA, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171): median wage not reported Baton Rouge, LA, $139,640 LA, $144,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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