by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in petroleum engineering at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for petroleum engineering, coming in at #14 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 14 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in petroleum engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University conferred 7 master’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
West Virginia University is not yet ranked for petroleum engineering at the master’s level.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,302 | $22,365 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of petroleum engineering master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are Non-Resident Alien. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at West Virginia University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 14 |