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Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering

235 Yearly Graduations
$156,753 Median Salary
15% Women
A master's degree in petroleum engineering is offered at 24 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 20 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 60.4% of petroleum engineering graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 235 people earned their master's degree in petroleum engineering. This earns it the #192 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in petroleum engineering at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 235
Doctor’s Degree 96
Graduate Certificate 7

Earnings of Petroleum Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in petroleum engineering is $156,753. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $156,753 to a high of $156,753.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in petroleum engineering. About 85.1% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 200
Women 35
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The racial-ethnic distribution of petroleum engineering master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 8
Black or African American 19
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 41
International Students 142
Other Races/Ethnicities 9
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There are 24 colleges that offer a master’s degree in petroleum engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
43 Yearly Graduations
26% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 26% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

36 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UT Austin. About 14% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

27 Yearly Graduations
9% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from University of Oklahoma. Of these students, 9% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
20 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Houston comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UH. Of these students, 7% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
19 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from USC. About 16% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
16 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Dakota is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,237 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,963 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UND. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#6

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
16 Yearly Graduations
12% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Tulsa. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,002 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from University of Tulsa.

#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
15 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas Tech University. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#9

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado
14 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Colorado School of Mines comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,676 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Mines. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#10

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Penn State University Park.

7 Yearly Graduations
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,005 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech.

#11

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
7 Yearly Graduations
57% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,602 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from WVU.

6 Yearly Graduations
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,389 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,992 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.

3 Yearly Graduations

Montana Technological University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,878 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Montana Tech.

#15

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Wyoming is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,598 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UW.

3 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

3 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from OSU. Of these students, 17% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,535 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UAF.

Petroleum Engineering Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
235

Below are some popular majors that are similar to petroleum engineering that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
7,060
6,953
4,453
3,890
3,217

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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