Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree · Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX

CIP 14.25

$171,571Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$192,907Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

25Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $171,571 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $147,771 four years after graduating (middle half: $109,681–$209,330).

Other programs at Texas A&M University-College Station

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesGraduate certificate$172,324
Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$124,605
Computer ScienceMaster's degree$121,728
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$121,647
Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree$120,911
DentistryFirst professional degree$119,770
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$119,052
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$118,683
Veterinary MedicineFirst professional degree$114,736
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsMaster's degree$108,258
StatisticsMaster's degree$104,344
Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMaster's degree$102,721
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$101,842
Industrial EngineeringMaster's degree$99,078
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringMaster's degree$96,252
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree$91,995
Marine TransportationBachelor's degree$87,444
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasDoctoral degree$86,509
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$86,366
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$86,176

Frequently asked questions

How much do Petroleum Engineering graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station make?

The median salary is $171,571 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.