Bachelor’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering
Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 627 people earned their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. This makes it the 174th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in petroleum engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 627 |
| Master’s Degree | 188 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 106 |
| Basic Certificate | 15 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Petroleum Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering is $68,913. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $54,450 to a high of $75,611.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering is $36,000. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $36,080 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $30,689.
The median monthly payment of a petroleum engineering graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $428.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. About 84.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 531 |
| Women | 96 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 272 |
| International Students | 185 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 32 |
Most Popular Petroleum Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for petroleum engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Texas A&M University - College Station petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from UT Austin. About 13% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 68,913.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is West Virginia University. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from WVU. About 8% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. West Virginia University petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
The 4th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Colorado School of Mines. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Mines. About 33% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Colorado School of Mines petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University. Of these students, 13% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,913.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from University of Oklahoma. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 14% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
The 8th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marietta College. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Marietta. Of these students, 19% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Marietta College petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
University of Houston comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 47,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from UH. Of these students, 19% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,913.
Montana Technological University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,113 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech. Data shows that Montana Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,913.
University of Wyoming comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from UW. Of these students, 18% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wyoming petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from UL Lafayette. About 20% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at University of Louisiana at Lafayette make a median salary of 68,913.
University of Tulsa comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,758 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from University of Tulsa. Of these students, 10% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Tulsa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $68,913.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,577 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from UT Permian Basin. Of these students, 16% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin make a median salary of 68,913.
The 14th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of North Dakota. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from UND. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. University of North Dakota petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
University of Kansas comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from KU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. University of Kansas petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
Texas Tech University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech. Of these students, 11% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 68,913.
The 18th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 7% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Missouri University of Science and Technology petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
The 19th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Mississippi State University. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,665 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,665 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Mississippi State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering at Mississippi State University make a median salary of 68,913.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology petroleum engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $68,913.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to petroleum engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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