Petroleum Engineering Schools in Texas
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Jobs for Petroleum Engineering Grads in Texas
There are 33,360 people in the state and 269,220 people in the nation working in Petroleum Engineering jobs.
Wages for Petroleum Engineering Jobs in Texas
In this state, Petroleum Engineering grads earn an average of $168,530. Nationwide, they make an average of $165,793.
Most Popular Petroleum Engineering Programs in TX
Our data covers 7 colleges in Texas offering Petroleum Engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $54,018 in their first year after graduation. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,060 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $46,893 after earning their degree at this institution. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $48,424 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $53,042 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 84% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,866 a year. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $32,423 a year. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.
Petroleum Engineering Careers in TX
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 |
Related Majors in Texas
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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