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. We've also included details on how UH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in petroleum engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in petroleum engineering from UH. This makes it the #4 most popular school for petroleum engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in petroleum engineering in 2022, making the school the #12 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 UH is $52,295. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $68,913 for all petroleum engineering students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, petroleum engineering students borrow a median amount of $37,936 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,000 for all petroleum engineering majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UH was $882 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,165 |
| Fees | $1,026 | $1,026 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,556 | $1,556 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,830 | $10,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,637 | $4,637 |
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Of the 27 petroleum engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UH, about 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UH 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 UH Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 petroleum engineering majors earned their master's degree from UH. Of these graduates, 93% were men and 7% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at University of Houston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 257 |
| Electrical Engineering | 135 |
| Chemical Engineering | 111 |
| Civil Engineering | 93 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 86 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.