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Petroleum Engineering Schools in Oklahoma

62 Petroleum Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Petroleum Engineering is the 34th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors in Oklahoma

Petroleum Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, a petroleum engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of petroleum engineering majors in Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
  • White: 17.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 67.7%
  • Other Races: 12.9%
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Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Oklahoma

In this state, there are 4,430 people employed in jobs related to a petroleum engineering degree, compared to 258,330 nationwide.

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Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Oklahoma

A typical salary for a petroleum engineering grad in the state is $137,560, compared to a typical salary of $148,970 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Oklahoma that offer petroleum engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
27,772 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,960 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
24,535 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in OK

Some of the careers petroleum engineering majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Petroleum Engineers 15% $129,100
Engineering Professors 11% $92,360
Architectural and Engineering Managers 6% $125,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to petroleum engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Aeronautical Engineering 67
Electrical Engineering 66
General Engineering 62
Mechanical Engineering 60
Civil Engineering 47
Industrial Engineering 34
Other Engineering 27
Chemical Engineering 22

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View Nationwide Petroleum Engineering Report

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