Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering
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Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors
In 2020-2021, 264 master's degrees were awarded to petroleum engineering majors. 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 | 264 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 130 |
| 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 76.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 201 |
| Women | 63 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of petroleum engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 50 |
| International Students | 170 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M College Station. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at UT Austin. About 28% of this group were women, and 14% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from University of Oklahoma. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 26% were women.
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. The petroleum engineering program at University of Houston awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 35% were women and 20% 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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at USC.
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 $8,882 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,503 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at UND. Of these students, 19% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Tulsa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,282 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Texas Tech. About 13% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,154 per year. The petroleum engineering program at Colorado School of Mines awarded 14 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pennsylvania State University - University Park comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in petroleum engineering. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at Penn State University Park. Of these students, 31% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,031 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,344 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from New Mexico Tech. About 43% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is West Virginia University. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,332 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at 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 $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. The petroleum engineering program at Missouri University of Science and Technology awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 14th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Kansas. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at KU.
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 $5,707 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,706 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at Montana Tech.
University of Wyoming is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in petroleum engineering. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 master's degrees were handed out to petroleum engineering majors at UW. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for petroleum engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from U of U.
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. 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 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University.
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus 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 $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from OSU.
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 $7,296 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,265 per year. The petroleum engineering program at University of Alaska Fairbanks awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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Related Majors
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Electrical Engineering | 8,658 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,218 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,020 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,884 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 3,089 |
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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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