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Petroleum Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology

What traits are you looking for in a school for Petroleum Engineering, consider the program at Missouri University of Science and Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Missouri University of Science and Technology is in Rolla, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 petroleum engineering degrees were granted at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Online Class Availability at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Many students take online classes at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Of 7,154 students, 436 (6%) studied exclusively online and 2,939 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Petroleum Engineering Rankings at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rankings can help you compare Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Petroleum Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#5 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 17

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Missouri	#1 of 1
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#5 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#14 of 17

Earnings for Petroleum Engineering Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology

Graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Petroleum Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$80,601
2 years	$72,214
3 years	$81,649
4 years	$91,298
5 years	$91,688

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Petroleum Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology report median earnings of $91,298, compared with $81,796 for all Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Petroleum Engineering graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology is $28,950.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Petroleum Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Petroleum Engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 10% women (2) and 90% men (18).

Petroleum Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Among the 11 bachelor’s petroleum engineering degrees awarded at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 9% were women (1) and 91% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Petroleum Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	1

Petroleum Engineering Master’s Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Of the 4 master’s petroleum engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Petroleum Engineering master’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Petroleum Engineering master’s degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology, above the national average of 14%.*

Petroleum Engineering Doctoral Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Of the 5 doctoral petroleum engineering graduates at Missouri University of Science and Technology, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Petroleum Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Missouri University of Science and Technology.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	5

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Petroleum Engineering Concentrations at Missouri University of Science and Technology

This Petroleum Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Petroleum Engineering	20

Top-Paying Careers for Petroleum Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Petroleum Engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Petroleum Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Petroleum Engineers	$137,336
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.