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Petroleum Engineering in Colorado

Petroleum Engineering Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Colorado

6,610 people in the state and 269,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Petroleum Engineering.

Petroleum Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a Petroleum Engineering grad in the state is $167,974, compared to a typical salary of $165,793 nationwide.

Petroleum Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. CO

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

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,390 a year. The school admits about 60% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in CO

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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