Petroleum Engineering Schools in North Dakota
44 students earned Petroleum Engineering degrees in North Dakota in the 2022-2023 year.
As a degree choice, Petroleum Engineering is the 46th most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors in North Dakota
Petroleum Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
---|---|
Master’s Degree | 22 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 13 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 13 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 13 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 9 |
Gender Distribution
In North Dakota, a petroleum engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of petroleum engineering majors in North Dakota is as follows:
- Asian: 6.8%
- Black or African American: 4.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
- White: 22.7%
- Non-Resident Alien: 54.5%
- Other Races: 2.3%

Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in North Dakota
650 people in the state and 258,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to petroleum engineering.

Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in North Dakota
Petroleum Engineering grads earn an average of $122,500 in the state and $148,970 nationwide.

Most Popular Petroleum Engineering Programs in ND
There is one school in the state that offers this degree.
Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,681. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time.
Request InformationPetroleum Engineering Careers in ND
Some of the careers petroleum engineering majors go into include:
Job Title | ND Job Growth | ND Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Petroleum Engineers | 36% | $117,770 |
Architectural and Engineering Managers | 18% | $118,400 |
Engineering Professors | 7% | $92,490 |
Related Majors in North Dakota
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to petroleum engineering.
Major | Annual Graduates in ND |
---|---|
Mechanical Engineering | 291 |
Civil Engineering | 123 |
Electrical Engineering | 111 |
Computer Engineering | 65 |
Chemical Engineering | 45 |
Industrial Engineering | 32 |
Agricultural Engineering | 19 |
Manufacturing Engineering | 13 |
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