Petroleum Engineering
West Virginia University
Median Salary (1yr)
$68,913
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
87
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
Median Salary (1yr)
$68,913
Median Debt at Graduation
$0
vs National Avg
-1%
Annual Graduates
87
Median Salary (5yr)
$88,983
Program Analysis
Petroleum Engineering graduates from West Virginia University earn less than the national average one year after graduation. Their average salary is $68,913, while the national average is $69,762.47. However, five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $88,983.
Graduates of this program have no debt. With no debt and a starting salary near the national average, graduates are in a favorable financial position.
West Virginia University graduates approximately 87 students per year with a degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Petroleum Engineering at West Virginia University
National Average: Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M University-College Station | $171,571 | $0 | 46 |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin | $86,761 | $0 | 72 |
| 3 | Marietta College | $82,205 | $0 | 47 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University | $80,460 | $0 | 50 |
| 5 | Colorado School of Mines | $77,400 | $0 | 84 |