Petroleum Engineering bachelor's degree programs in Texas

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$114,686Median year-4 earnings

$19,000Median federal debt

4Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Texas

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $17,239 federal debt$139,867 2Texas Tech UniversityLubbock · $26,090 federal debt$139,864 3Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $19,000 federal debt$114,686 4University of HoustonHouston · $23,366 federal debt$94,651 5Texas A&M University-KingsvilleKingsville · Debt not reported$77,469

CAREER CONTEXT IN TX

What related occupations pay in Texas

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9041Architectural and Engineering Managers

State median wage: $171,370
Middle 50% wage range: $144,340–$216,670
State employment: 19,030
Projected growth: +5.5%
Annual openings: 14,900

10th–90th percentile: $120,460–$277,790

17-2171Petroleum Engineers

State median wage: $164,860
Middle 50% wage range: $123,450–$220,330
State employment: 9,140
Projected growth: +2.0%
Annual openings: 1,000

10th–90th percentile: $89,990–$283,500

25-1032Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $123,280
Middle 50% wage range: $75,490–$167,360
State employment: 4,080
Projected growth: +7.8%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $62,130–$215,640

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	The University of Texas at Austin	Austin	$139,867	$17,239
2	Texas Tech University	Lubbock	$139,864	$26,090
3	Texas A&M University-College Station	College Station	$114,686	$19,000
4	University of Houston	Houston	$94,651	$23,366
5	Texas A&M University-Kingsville	Kingsville	$77,469	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Petroleum Engineering in Texas

What do Petroleum Engineering bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $114,686 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $19,000 among the 4 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. The University of Texas at Austin has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.