# Montana Technological University: Petroleum Engineering (bachelor's)

Butte, MT. IPEDS 180416, CIP 14.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montana-technological-university/majors/petroleum-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,212
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $106,076 (U.S. median for this major: $102,594 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,875)
- Rank in MT: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,482

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.47 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $106,076 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,914 | $53,256 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,733 | $61,387 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,187 | $67,886 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,843 | $84,228 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $19,595 | $87,590 | 1.2 years |

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

## Petroleum Engineering at MT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Technological University | $106,076 | $27,000 | $16,481 | 58% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage not reported metro, $146,030 MT, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171): median wage not reported metro, $104,060 MT, $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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