Petroleum Engineering at Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$101,481
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$101,481
Petroleum Engineering
National Average
$94,861
All schools, same program
School Average
$89,820
All programs at Colorado School of Mines
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
84
Completers (IPEDS)
23
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,500
Median Debt
0.26
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$221/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$101,481
Median Earnings
Petroleum Engineering at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $123,170 | $18,969 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $111,635 | $17,239 |
| Texas Tech University | $106,480 | $24,850 |
| University of Tulsa | $105,280 | $26,950 |
| Montana Technological University | $102,453 | $27,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines (this school) | $101,481 | $26,500 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $100,443 | $20,500 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $99,979 | — |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $99,685 | $23,000 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | $97,134 | — |
Other Programs at Colorado School of Mines
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $115,565 | — |
| Economics | $111,534 | — |
| Computer Science | $110,684 | $22,500 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $105,401 | $23,150 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $104,994 | — |
| Petroleum Engineering (current) | $101,481 | $26,500 |
| Mathematics | $101,420 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,434 | $30,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $93,671 | $21,500 |
| Computer Science | $91,744 | $20,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.