by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UH. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UH as a strong choice for petroleum engineering, ranked #7 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 7 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in Texas | 4 of 5 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 7 |
Here is each degree level available for petroleum engineering at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Houston handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
UH holds a strong position among schools offering petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Petroleum Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UH earn a median of $84,507 a year. This is higher than $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
To complete a bachelor’s at UH, petroleum engineering students borrow a median amount of $23,366 in student loans. This is higher than $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UH were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 54% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UH. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 9 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 6 |
