Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor's degree · University of Alaska Fairbanks · Fairbanks, AK
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,097Median earnings 3 years after
$87,042Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
2Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Petroleum Engineering at University of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $89,097. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $104,823 four years after graduating (middle half: $80,747–$146,680).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Petroleum Engineering graduates from University of Alaska Fairbanks make?
The median salary is $89,097 and $87,042 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.