2026 Best Value Petroleum Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Norman, OK

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Norman, OK, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $27,377. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus Petroleum Engineering students take on a median of $24,625 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,126. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus has an acceptance rate of 77%. Read more about University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

#2

Missouri University Of Science And Technology

Rolla, MO

A rank of #2 makes Missouri University Of Science And Technology one of the best values in the United States. Set in Rolla, MO, Missouri University Of Science And Technology is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,984, compared with $33,248 for out-of-state students. The median Petroleum Engineering program debt is $28,950. Median earnings reach $82,957 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $28,950 median debt. The acceptance rate is 72%. Read more about Missouri University Of Science And Technology

#3

University Of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

A rank of #3 makes University Of Kansas one of the best values in the United States. Set in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,102 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. University Of Kansas Petroleum Engineering students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. University Of Kansas alumni report median earnings of $61,945 a decade after entry. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Kansas profile

#4

Texas A And M University College Station

A rank of #4 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the best values in the United States. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report

#5

The University Of Alabama

Out of the 32 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, The University Of Alabama landed the #5 spot. Get the full The University Of Alabama report

#6

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

#7

Saint Francis University

Saint Francis University placed #7 among the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Saint Francis University profile

#8

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Read more about New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology

#9

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

#10

University Of Tulsa

University Of Tulsa ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Tulsa

#11

Colorado School Of Mines

Colorado School Of Mines ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools. Read the full report on Colorado School Of Mines

#12

University Of Houston

University Of Houston placed #12 among the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools in the United States. More on University Of Houston

#13

University Of Wyoming

University Of Wyoming landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Wyoming report

#14

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #14 among the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report

#15

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

University Of Alaska Fairbanks offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. More on University Of Alaska Fairbanks

#16

Stanford University

Stanford University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. More on Stanford University

#17

University Of Utah

University Of Utah offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on University Of Utah

#18

University Of North Dakota

University Of North Dakota offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. More on University Of North Dakota

#19

West Virginia University

West Virginia University offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about West Virginia University

#20

Texas A And M International University

Texas A And M International University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools. See the full Texas A And M International University profile

#21

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University placed #21 among the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Mississippi State University

#22

Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. More on Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

#23

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#24

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools. Read more about Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

#25

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University placed #25 among the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools in the United States. See the full Texas Tech University profile

#26

Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana

Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana report

#27

The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin

#28

Marietta College

Marietta College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Marietta College

#29

University Of Louisiana Lafayette

University Of Louisiana Lafayette offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on University Of Louisiana Lafayette

#30

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools. Read more about University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#31

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Southern California

#32

Texas A And M University Kingsville

Texas A And M University Kingsville placed #32 among the best-value Petroleum Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Texas A And M University Kingsville report