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Petroleum Technology in Louisiana

Petroleum Technology Schools in Louisiana

Jobs for Petroleum Technology Grads in Louisiana

There are 1,120 people in the state and 25,620 people in the nation working in Petroleum Tech jobs.

Petroleum Technology Jobs Nationwide vs. LA

Wages for Petroleum Technology Jobs in Louisiana

A typical salary for a Petroleum Tech grad in the state is $91,430, compared to a typical salary of $75,142 nationwide.

Petroleum Technology Wages Nationwide vs. LA

There are 4 colleges in Louisiana that offer Petroleum Tech degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,049 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Louisiana pay around $4,219 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,613 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $34,043 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,210 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,258 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Louisiana pay around $4,283 a year in tuition.

Petroleum Technology Careers in LA

Some of the careers Petroleum Tech majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians 10% $119,992
Gas Plant Operators 2% $57,281

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Petroleum Tech.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Geology & Earth Sciences 5,715
Other Science Technologies 2,518
General Science Technologies 102
Chemical Process Technology 74
Other Physical Science Technologies 5

View all majors related to Petroleum Technology

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