Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor's degree · Texas A&M University-Kingsville · Kingsville, TX
$43,257Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,469Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
12Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville earn a median of $43,257 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $104,823 four years after graduating (middle half: $80,747–$146,680).
Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $86,761 | $17,239 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $80,460 | $24,850 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $69,603 | $18,969 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa | $61,299 | — |
| University of Houston Houston | $52,295 | $22,233 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Petroleum Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville make?
The median salary is $43,257 one year after graduation.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.