Petroleum Engineering Schools in California
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Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in California
There are 33,940 people in the state and 269,220 people in the nation working in Petroleum Engineering jobs.
Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in California
Petroleum Engineering grads earn an average of $199,302 in the state and $165,793 nationwide.
Most Popular Petroleum Engineering Programs in CA
There are 2 colleges in California that offer Petroleum Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $63,275 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $89,527 a year. The school admits about 4% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.
Petroleum Engineering Careers in CA
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 |
Related Majors in California
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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