by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Missouri University of Science and Technology ranks among other schools offering degrees in petroleum engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri University of Science and Technology was ranked #8 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Missouri University of Science and Technology handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. This makes it the #13 most popular school for petroleum engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in petroleum engineering in 2021, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of petroleum engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology is $80,601. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $80,660 for all petroleum engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology, petroleum engineering students borrow a median amount of $28,950 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all petroleum engineering majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. About 90% were men and 10% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2021 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a master's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 272 |
| Civil Engineering | 168 |
| Electrical Engineering | 165 |
| Geoscience Engineering | 140 |
| Chemical Engineering | 120 |
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