Petroleum Engineering

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#1 Best College for Petroleum Engineering in the U.S.

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

the University of North Dakota is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,359

Median Starting Salary

$71,857

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About Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.

For all the 1,084 degrees granted in Petroleum Engineering annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 1 students earning degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level across the US, 100% percent identify as men and 0% percent identify as women. While students at schools all over the US study Petroleum Engineering, North Dakota has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering is $96,700.

How popular is an Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years in Petroleum Engineering in ND

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1 degrees awarded
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years in Petroleum Engineering makes up 1.61% of all Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years awarded in North Dakota

Careers

The highest paying job for Petroleum Engineering majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers. However, something else to think about is how much demand there is for certain positions. A job that is in high need that a degree in Petroleum Engineering can prepare you for is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Petroleum Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Petroleum Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1
Female Students
(0%)
Male Students
1 (100%)

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