Study Petroleum Engineering abroad
Looking for a challenging career that is in demand globally? Petroleum engineering is one of the highest-paid engineering fields worldwide.
15.1% growth expected in the petroleum engineer job market
$208,000: average annual salary of top petroleum engineers
$137,720: average annual income of petroleum engineers
21,000 job openings projected for petroleum engineers over the decade in the US
About Petroleum Engineering
Is Petroleum Engineering right for me?
Petroleum engineers are in high demand in oil-rich countries and the industry has some of the lowest unemployment rates worldwide.
Petroleum Engineering study options and costs
Next you can opt to progress into a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering which is a two-year programme. In addition to the comprehensive coursework, you’ll also be required to submit original research projects. The average annual cost for a master’s in Petroleum Engineering is USD 29,062 in the US.
If you have an aptitude for research, you can decide to progress towards a PhD in Petroleum Engineering which is typically 4-5 years in duration. A PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering makes you ideal for teaching roles, research work and executive positions in the energy sector.
Future outlook
It is well known that petroleum engineering is one of the highest paying fields when compared to other engineering fields. The high salary of petroleum engineers is indicative of their demand in the job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics every year 2,100 job openings are expected for petroleum engineers which amounts to 21,000 openings over the decade in the US alone!
Career pathways for Petroleum Engineering graduates
Completion Engineers
Completion engineers design the most economical and effective ways to construct subterranean wells. They provide their insight in tubing, pressure-control system and hydraulic fracturing to ensure the well facilitates extraction as much as possible.
Drilling Engineers
These specialised petroleum engineers are experts in drilling techniques; they plan, budget and oversee the drilling process of oil and gas wells. Their expertise helps minimise environmental disruption and reduce costs during the drilling process.
Reservoir Engineers
Reservoirs engineers determine how much oil or gas is present in underground rock layers and reservoirs. They conduct surveys of the reservoir site and collect data of the rock layers to suggest the best approaches to extract oil or gas from the reserve. They also monitor operations to ensure that all the oil and gas is extracted from the reserve in the most efficient manner.
Available scholarships
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At University of Alberta
Edmonton , Canada
Trình độ chuyên môn
Master's Degree
Hình thức tài trợ
Fee waiver/discount
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At University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen , United Kingdom
Trình độ chuyên môn
Masters
Hình thức tài trợ
Fee waiver/discount
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