by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas A&M College Station ranks among other schools offering degrees in petroleum engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Texas A&M College Station was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 43 students received their master’s degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #1 most popular school for petroleum engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in petroleum engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Petroleum Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $69,603 a year. This is higher than $68,913, which is the national median for all petroleum engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the petroleum engineering program at Texas A&M College Station is $429 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas A&M College Station paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 93 petroleum engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Texas A&M College Station 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 Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
Petroleum Engineering majors graduating with a master's degree from Texas A&M College Station make a median salary of $171,571 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allpetroleum engineering master's degree recipients across the nation.
Of the 34 students who graduated with a Master’s in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M College Station in 2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 574 |
| Industrial Engineering | 391 |
| Electrical Engineering | 383 |
| Civil Engineering | 320 |
| Chemical Engineering | 294 |
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