by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in petroleum engineering.
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The bachelor's program at UW was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for petroleum engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Wyoming.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wyoming handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in petroleum engineering from UW. This makes it the #15 most popular school for petroleum engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in petroleum engineering in 2022, making the school the #6 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Petroleum Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,221 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $68,913 for all petroleum engineering students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW paid an average of $692 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $166 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,980 | $20,760 |
| Fees | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from UW. About 95% were men and 5% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UW petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in petroleum engineering from UW in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the petroleum engineering majors at University of Wyoming.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 |
| Civil Engineering | 52 |
| Chemical Engineering | 41 |
| Electrical Engineering | 26 |
| Architectural Engineering | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.