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Petroleum Engineering in Pennsylvania

Petroleum Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

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Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Pennsylvania

12,220 people in the state and 269,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Petroleum Engineering.

Petroleum Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a Petroleum Engineering grad in the state is $145,171, compared to a typical salary of $165,793 nationwide.

Petroleum Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. PA

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There are 2 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Petroleum Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,728 Undergrad Students

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,776 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 75% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

#2

Saint Francis University

Loretto
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,525 Undergrad Students

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,790 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 77% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in PA

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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