Strong Petroleum Engineering Programs
College graduates with a specialty in engineering are in high demand. Those who study petroleum engineering are especially sought after and can expect to be well compensated.
For students interested in pursuing this field of study, here are the top undergraduate petroleum engineering programs and, based on PayScale data, the median starting salary of alumni with 0-5 years of postgraduation work experience and whose highest degree is a bachelor’s. At these eight National Universities, a doctorate is the highest degree offered.
7 (tie). Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge
National Universities rank: 133 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $68,300
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $95,300
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $11,374 (in-state), $28,051 (out-of-state)
Learn more about Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge.
7 (tie). University of Tulsa (OK)
National Universities rank: 87 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $78,900
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $102,300
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $39,502
Learn more about University of Tulsa.
4 (tie). Colorado School of Mines
National Universities rank: 75 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $69,000
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $103,900
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $18,386 (in-state), $37,436 (out-of-state)
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4 (tie). Pennsylvania State University–University Park
National Universities rank: 52 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $65,700
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $96,100
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $18,436 (in-state), $33,664 (out-of-state)
Learn more about Pennsylvania State University–University Park.
4 (tie). Texas Tech University
National Universities rank: 176 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $68,700
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $105,300
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $10,771 (in-state), $23,011 (out-of-state)
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3. University of Oklahoma
National Universities rank: 97 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $69,000
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $97,500
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $9,062 (in-state), $24,443 (out-of-state)
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2. University of Texas–Austin
National Universities rank: 56 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $72,500
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $106,300
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $10,136 (in-state), $35,766 (out-of-state)
Learn more about University of Texas–Austin.
1. Texas A&M University–College Station
National Universities rank: 69 (tie)
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in engineering: $70,500
Median starting salary of alumni who majored in petroleum engineering: $108,600
2017-2018 tuition and fees: $10,030 (in-state), $30,208 (out-of-state)
Learn more about Texas A&M University–College Station.
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