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Petroleum Engineering in Colorado

Petroleum Engineering Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Colorado

There are 6,610 people in the state and 269,220 people in the nation working in Petroleum Engineering jobs.

Petroleum Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Colorado

In this state, Petroleum Engineering grads earn an average of $167,974. Nationwide, they make an average of $165,793.

Petroleum Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CO

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,390 a year. With an admission rate of 60%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in CO

Some of the careers Petroleum Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277

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

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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