by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Texas A&M University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Texas A&M University as a strong choice for petroleum engineering, coming in at #3 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 3 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in Texas | 2 of 5 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 7 |
The table below lists every degree level available for petroleum engineering at Texas A&M University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 91 |
| Certificate | 18 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Texas A&M University-College Station awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
Texas A&M University is among the very best schools in the country for petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Petroleum Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University report a median salary of $123,170 a year. This is above $74,589, the median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University, petroleum engineering graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is below $19,996, the typical median for all majors at Texas A&M University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,339 | $36,169 |
| Fees | $3,903 | $3,955 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 82% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a bachelor’s in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Texas A&M University-College Station handed out 18 certificate degrees in petroleum engineering.
Texas A&M University is not yet ranked for petroleum engineering at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 89% of petroleum engineering certificate degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering certificate degree graduates at Texas A&M University are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University-College Station with a certificate in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Texas A&M University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 10 |
