Petroleum Engineering
Description: A Petroleum Engineer is a person who produces oil, gases, and other resources from the earth. They have several other challenges such as designing surface collection and treatment facilities, evaluating potential oil and gas reservoirs, overseeing drilling activities, and selecting and implementing recovery schemes.
Salary
Starting Salary: $83,121
Average Salary: $108,020
Gender Breakdown:
99% males
1% females
1% females
Job Outlook:
Petroleum Engineering is estimated to have an increase of 18% in job outlook.
Top 3 Schools:
1.Stanford University
2.Marietta College
3.University of Texas
2.Marietta College
3.University of Texas
Professional Societies:
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SCP)
