Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering
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Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 students 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 | 831 |
| Master’s Degree | 264 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 130 |
| Basic Certificate | 23 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Petroleum Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in petroleum engineering is $156,753. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $156,753 and the high is $156,753.
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 76.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 201 |
| Women | 63 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of petroleum engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 170 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 30% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. The petroleum engineering program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 26% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UH. About 35% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The petroleum engineering program at University of Southern California awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. The petroleum engineering program at University of North Dakota awarded 16 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 19% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $44,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,282 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at University of Tulsa.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at Texas Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master'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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Mines. About 21% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The petroleum engineering program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 31% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,031 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,344 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at New Mexico Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. The petroleum engineering program at West Virginia University awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. The petroleum engineering program at University of Kansas awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $5,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,706 per year. The petroleum engineering program at Montana Technological University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. The petroleum engineering program at University of Wyoming awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 15th 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 $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at U of U.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at Louisiana State University.
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. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at OSU.
The 15th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UAF.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to petroleum engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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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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