# Petroleum Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.25. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/petroleum-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $102,594 across 19 colleges (middle half $97,527–$116,691); median federal debt $25,750
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering: median $104,947 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum, Mining And Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 23% | not reported | — |
| Other Engineers | 12% | not reported | — |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 5% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Civil Engineers | 5% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Software Developers | 4% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Chemical Engineers | 3% | $125,040 | 4.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale And Manufacturing | 3% | $76,460 | — |
| Construction Managers | 3% | $114,990 | 9.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| TX | $114,686 (5) | $111,678 (180) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Tulsa (OK): $145,353
2. The University of Texas at Austin (TX): $139,867
3. Texas Tech University (TX): $139,864
4. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OK): $123,416
5. Colorado School of Mines (CO): $116,691
6. Texas A&M University-College Station (TX): $114,686
7. Pennsylvania State University (PA): $113,669
8. Montana Technological University (MT): $106,076
9. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LA): $103,421
10. University of Louisiana at Lafayette (LA): $102,594
11. Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO): $102,405
12. University of Wyoming (WY): $100,911

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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