Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering
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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 |
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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.

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 |
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Men | 200 |
Women | 35 |

The racial-ethnic distribution of petroleum engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 8 |
Black or African American | 19 |
Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
White | 41 |
International Students | 142 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |

Most Popular Petroleum Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a master’s degree in petroleum engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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*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.
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