Missouri · Petroleum Engineering

Best Petroleum Engineering institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

Petroleum Engineering is a specialized field of engineering focused on the production of hydrocarbons, including crude oil and natural gas. This program is designed for students interested in the upstream sector of the oil and gas…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 14.25
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
20
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$69,670
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
64%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Petroleum Engineers
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla Public · Bachelor's degree
$69,6702064%$28,950

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Petroleum Engineers (SOC 17-2171).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.3%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~1,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$141,280
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What Petroleum Engineers earn in Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro
$167,850
Kansas City, MO-KS

Related careers

Petroleum Engineers

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Petroleum Engineering programs in Missouri.

Which Petroleum Engineering program in Missouri has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Missouri University of Science and Technology tops the list at $69,670. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Petroleum Engineering program?+

Petroleum Engineering is a specialized field of engineering focused on the production of hydrocarbons, including crude oil and natural gas. This program is designed for students interested in the upstream sector of the oil and gas…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, reading comprehension, active listening, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Petroleum Engineers?+

The national job outlook is about +1.3% growth with around 1,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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