Petroleum Engineering Degree

The petroleum engineering program at University of Louisiana at Lafayette prepares students for careers at major oil companies, independent oil exploration, and production and service companies. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation for locating, extracting, and processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas. Program courses include: prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems and environmental and safety systems. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer petroleum engineering degrees.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

3050 Martin Luther King Dr, Shreveport, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, LA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. UL has an annual student enrollment of over 17,000.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Psychology
• Engineering Technology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to UL score in-between 20 to 24 on the ACT exam. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were admitted at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, with 50% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,400 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $15,000 annually. University of Louisiana at Lafayette may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The UL "Ragin' Cajuns" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

Students can visit the University of Louisiana at Lafayette website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers a bachelor's degree program in petroleum engineering.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.89
  • Average Annual Salary: $116240

Petroleum Engineers

Description

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, petroleum engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).