# University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus: Petroleum Engineering (bachelor's)

Norman, OK. IPEDS 207500, CIP 14.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/majors/petroleum-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $61,223
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $123,416 (U.S. median for this major: $102,594 across 19 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,625 (U.S. median $25,875)
- Rank in OK: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,822

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.31 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $123,416 minus $32,429 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OK (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,509 | $45,294 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,602 | $45,695 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,536 | $62,650 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $19,342 | $83,364 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $20,986 | $90,450 | 1.0 years |

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

## Petroleum Engineering at OK colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tulsa | $145,353 | $27,000 | $15,000 | 72% |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $123,416 | $24,625 | $15,300 | 75% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $159,990 Oklahoma City, OK, $157,330 OK, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035
- Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171): median wage $176,200 Oklahoma City, OK, $153,020 OK, $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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