by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UW. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UW highly for petroleum engineering, ranked #13 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 13 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in Wyoming | 1 of 1 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 3 |
Here is each degree level offered in petroleum engineering at UW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Wyoming awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
UW is among the very best schools in the country for petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Petroleum Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UW earn a median of $89,957 a year. This is above $58,250, the median for all majors at UW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UW, petroleum engineering students borrow a median amount of $24,638 in student loans. This is above $20,256, the typical median for all majors at UW.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,620 | $21,600 |
| Fees | $2,578 | $2,578 |
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Among recent graduates, 86% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The largest share of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at UW are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at UW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 8 |
