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Petroleum Engineering in Alaska

Petroleum Engineering Schools in Alaska

Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Alaska

There are 1,120 people in the state and 269,220 people in the nation working in Petroleum Engineering jobs.

Petroleum Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. AK

Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Alaska

Petroleum Engineering grads earn an average of $172,402 in the state and $165,793 nationwide.

Petroleum Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. AK

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,072 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 72%. Undergrads from Alaska pay around $8,640 a year in tuition.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in AK

Some of the careers Petroleum Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Petroleum Engineers 13% $137,336
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers 8% $89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary -2% $79,889

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Petroleum Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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