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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

In this state, Petroleum Tech grads earn an average of $91,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,142.

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.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,613 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $34,043 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,210 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $35,258 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,283 a year.

Petroleum Technology Careers in LA

Some of the careers Petroleum Tech majors go into include:

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

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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