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Petroleum Engineering in Texas

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Petroleum Engineering Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 468 students earned their Petroleum Engineering degrees in TX.

In this state, Petroleum Engineering is the 108th most popular major out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors in Texas

Petroleum Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 274
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 23
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 23
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 23

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a petroleum engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of petroleum engineering majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Texas

36,070 people in the state and 258,330 in the nation are employed in jobs related to petroleum engineering.

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Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Texas

In this state, petroleum engineering grads earn an average of $167,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $148,970.

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There are 6 colleges in Texas that offer petroleum engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

172 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

123 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,350. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,721.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
5,530 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 80%. This public school has an average net price of $13,027. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers petroleum engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Petroleum Engineers 18% $151,360
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to petroleum engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 3,806
Electrical Engineering 2,384
Civil Engineering 1,718
Computer Engineering 1,079
Biomedical Engineering 983
Chemical Engineering 914
Industrial Engineering 874
General Engineering 656

View all majors related to Petroleum Engineering

View Nationwide Petroleum Engineering Report

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