Petroleum Engineering at West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$88,983
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$88,983
Petroleum Engineering
National Average
$94,861
All schools, same program
School Average
$58,633
All programs at West Virginia University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
87
Completers (IPEDS)
23
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$26,000
Median Debt
0.29
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$217/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$88,983
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 | $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 West Virginia University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $143,344 | $189,776 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $128,687 | $74,824 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $116,533 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,658 | $45,144 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $99,588 | $41,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $91,967 | $37,697 |
| Medicine | $91,474 | $178,036 |
| Petroleum Engineering (current) | $88,983 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $88,195 | $76,875 |
| Computer Science | $87,125 | $23,026 |
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.