by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 31 degrees in petroleum engineering during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the petroleum engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Southern California is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in petroleum engineering. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a degree in petroleum engineering from University of Southern California
It's difficult to beat University of Alaska Fairbanks if you wish to pursue a degree in petroleum engineering. UAF is a medium-sized public university located in the small suburb of Fairbanks.More information about a degree in petroleum engineering from University of Alaska Fairbanks
Explore the best petroleum engineering colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 330 | 25 |
| Alaska | 119 | 6 |
One of 41 majors within the Engineering area of study, Petroleum Engineering has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Petroleum Engineering | 31 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,287 |
| Electrical Engineering | 6,104 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,437 |
| Computer Engineering | 3,771 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,994 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,526 |
| General Engineering | 1,478 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 1,412 |
| Materials Engineering | 662 |
| Industrial Engineering | 647 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
