by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Oklahoma. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Oklahoma as a strong choice for petroleum engineering, placing at #8 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 8 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in Oklahoma | 2 of 2 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 of 7 |
The following degree levels are available for petroleum engineering at University of Oklahoma, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus conferred 26 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
University of Oklahoma is among the very best schools in the country for petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Petroleum Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Oklahoma report a median salary of $99,685 a year. This is higher than $64,757, the median for all majors at University of Oklahoma.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Oklahoma, petroleum engineering students accumulate a median of $24,625 in student loans. This is above $23,142, the typical median for all majors at University of Oklahoma.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,920 | $22,800 |
| Fees | $4,577 | $4,577 |
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Among recent graduates, 88% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Oklahoma were White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus with a bachelor’s in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Oklahoma. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 6 |
