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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri University of Science and Technology handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #9 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Petroleum Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri University of Science and Technology go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,670 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $68,913 for all petroleum engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology, petroleum engineering students borrow a median amount of $48,721 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,000 for all petroleum engineering majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Missouri University of Science and Technology paid an average of $1,267 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $542 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,008 | $30,408 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $886 | $886 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,634 | $2,634 |
Learn more about Missouri University of Science and Technology tuition and fees.
Of the 19 petroleum engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Missouri University of Science and Technology, about 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology does not offer an online option for its petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Missouri University of Science and Technology Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in petroleum engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2022 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 278 |
| Civil Engineering | 179 |
| Electrical Engineering | 128 |
| Chemical Engineering | 99 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 92 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.