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Petroleum Engineering in Texas

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Petroleum Engineering Schools in Texas

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

In this state, Petroleum Engineering is the 79th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Petroleum Engineering Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 115
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 12.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 64.9%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 36,070 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 Texas

A typical salary for a petroleum engineering grad in the state is $167,280, compared to a typical salary of $148,970 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Texas that offer petroleum engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,342 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,919.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $54,287 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 86% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,742 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,932 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,027. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Petroleum Engineering Careers in TX

Some of the careers petroleum engineering majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Petroleum Engineers 18% $151,360
Engineering Professors 17% $108,180
Architectural and Engineering Managers 16% $154,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Mechanical Engineering 700
Electrical Engineering 667
Civil Engineering 490
Industrial Engineering 372
Computer Engineering 337
Biomedical Engineering 329
235
Systems Engineering 195

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