by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Louisiana State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Louisiana State University as a strong choice for petroleum engineering, coming in at #9 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 9 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in Louisiana | 1 of 2 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 3 |
Here is each degree level available for petroleum engineering at Louisiana State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College handed out 27 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
Louisiana State University is among the very best schools in the country for petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Petroleum Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University report a median salary of $90,741 a year. This is higher than $58,324, the median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Louisiana State University, petroleum engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,750 in student loans. This is above $21,180, the typical median for all majors at Louisiana State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,038 | $8,038 |
| Fees | $3,916 | $20,593 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 85% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Louisiana State University were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College with a bachelor’s in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Louisiana State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 3 |
