Petroleum Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 70.7% of Petroleum Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 755 students earned theirPetroleum Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Petroleum Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 1 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 489 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 183 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 82 |
Earnings of Petroleum Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Petroleum Engineering of $97,016 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,881 |
| 4 years | $97,016 |
| 5 years | $103,379 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 78.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 117 |
| Women | 33 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Petroleum Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 14.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.7% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.7% |
| International Students | 106 | 70.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 70.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Petroleum Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Petroleum Engineering students seeking a master's degree is Texas A&M University-College Station. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 100 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. This school awarded 50 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Tulsa comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado School of Mines is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wyoming comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Dakota is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia University is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Permian Basin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. This school awarded 17 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marietta College is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Petroleum Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montana Technological University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Petroleum Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Petroleum Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 755 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Petroleum Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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