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. In addition, we cover how UT Permian Basin ranks in comparison to other schools with petroleum engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Permian Basin was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas of the Permian Basin handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Petroleum Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Permian Basin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,299 a year. This is less than $68,913, which is the national median of all petroleum engineering majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Permian Basin paid an average of $627 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $219 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,577 | $18,817 |
| Fees | $2,660 | $2,660 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,684 | $1,684 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,780 | $12,780 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,398 | $3,398 |
Learn more about UT Permian Basin tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in petroleum engineering from UT Permian Basin in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Permian Basin 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 UT Permian Basin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 51 |
| Chemical Engineering | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.