by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for petroleum engineering, coming in at #14 out of 17 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools | 14 of 17 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Petroleum Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in petroleum engineering at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in petroleum engineering.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for petroleum engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Petroleum Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,983 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, petroleum engineering students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 86% of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of petroleum engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in petroleum engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Petroleum Engineering | 7 |
