Master’s Degrees in General Petroleum Engineering
Education Levels of General Petroleum Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 188 people earned their master's degree in general petroleum engineering. This makes it the 332nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general 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 General Petroleum Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for general petroleum engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in general petroleum engineering. About 83.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 157 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general petroleum engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 120 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular General Petroleum Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a master’s degree in general petroleum engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general petroleum engineering students seekinga master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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, 43 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from UT Austin. Of these students, 18% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from University of Oklahoma. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
University of Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general petroleum engineering. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from UH. Of these students, 13% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general petroleum engineering. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from USC. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Dakota is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general petroleum engineering. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from UND. About 14% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Tulsa. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from University of Tulsa.
Texas Tech University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general petroleum engineering. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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, 15 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from Texas Tech. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general petroleum engineering. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from Mines.
The 10th most popular school in the country for general petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from Penn State University Park.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general petroleum engineering. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech.
West Virginia University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general petroleum engineering. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from WVU.
Missouri University of Science and Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general petroleum engineering. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
University of Kansas comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general petroleum engineering. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from KU.
Montana Technological University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in general petroleum engineering. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from Montana Tech.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wyoming. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from UW. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in general petroleum engineering. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in general petroleum engineering from OSU.
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*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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