Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor's degree · The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TX
$61,299Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$104,395Median earnings 3 years after
$99,276Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Petroleum Engineering at The University of Texas Permian Basin earn a median of $61,299 one year after completing the program.
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 |
| University of Houston Houston | $52,295 | $22,233 |
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville Kingsville | $43,257 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Petroleum Engineering graduates from The University of Texas Permian Basin make?
The median salary is $61,299 one year after graduation and $99,276 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.