Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering
Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 188 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 |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 188 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 106 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Petroleum Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in petroleum engineering is $171,571. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $171,571 and the high is $171,571.
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 83.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 157 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of petroleum engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 30 |
| International Students | 120 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
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 $9,003 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. About 28% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 171,571.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women. The University of Texas at Austin petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
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 $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 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. About 13% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Oklahoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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 $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UH. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Data shows that UH graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from USC. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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. Of these students, 14% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Dakota petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
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 $46,932 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,758 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. University of Tulsa petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
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. About 13% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at Texas Tech University make a median salary of 171,571.
Colorado School of Mines comes in at #9 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 $18,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,558 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Mines. Data shows that Mines graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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 $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 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. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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. Data shows that New Mexico Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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 $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from WVU. Data shows that WVU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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 $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 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. Missouri University of Science and Technology petroleum engineering graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $171,571.
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 $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from KU. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from Louisiana State University. Data shows that Louisiana State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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 $6,113 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,042 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. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at Montana Technological University make a median salary of 171,571.
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. Those who complete their master's degree in petroleum engineering at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 171,571.
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 $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in petroleum engineering from UW. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $171,571.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to petroleum engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
| General Engineering | 3,783 |
References
*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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