Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering
Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 188 people earned their master's degree in petroleum engineering. This makes it the 192nd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in petroleum engineering is $171,571. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $171,571 to a high of $171,571.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for petroleum engineering students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in 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 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 Petroleum Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a master’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 master'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, 43 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 36 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UT Austin. Of these students, 18% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 171,571.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oklahoma Norman Campus. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from University of Oklahoma. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
The 4th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Houston. 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, 20 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UH. Of these students, 13% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Houston petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
University of Southern California comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 petroleum engineering from USC. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Southern California petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
University of North Dakota comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UND. About 14% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at University of North Dakota make a median salary of 171,571.
University of Tulsa is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. 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 petroleum engineering from University of Tulsa. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at University of Tulsa make a median salary of 171,571.
Texas Tech University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 15 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
The 9th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Colorado School of Mines. 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 petroleum engineering from Mines. Colorado School of Mines petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. 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 petroleum engineering from Penn State University Park. Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in 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 petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
West Virginia University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. 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, 7 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from WVU. West Virginia University petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
The 13th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Missouri University of Science and Technology. 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 petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology make a median salary of 171,571.
University of Kansas is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 4 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from KU. University of Kansas petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
The 15th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montana Technological 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, 3 people received their master'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 $171,571.
University of Wyoming comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UW. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Wyoming petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in 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 petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
The 15th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Oklahoma State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 petroleum engineering from OSU. Data shows that OSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to petroleum engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
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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