Study Petroleum Engineering
at Montana Tech!
If you're interested in exploring for oil and natural gas, consider a major in petroleum engineering. You’ll develop an in-depth understanding of natural resource recovery, the economics of the industry, and respect for the environment.
You’ll also gain hands-on practice through five high-tech labs on campus and in field experiences across the state and beyond. And, with a degree from Montana Tech, you’ll be in demand whether you enter the marketplace or pursue a graduate degree.
Degrees, Options and Specializations
Earn your Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Petroleum Engineering, with specializations available in Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, and Production Engineering.
Reservoir Engineering: Study the physical properties of oil and gas reservoirs, and learn how to—
- Estimate reserves
- Perform economic evaluations
- Conduct reservoir simulation studies using computer modeling
- Recover maximum resources within economic constraints
Drilling Engineering: Develop expertise in designing environmentally sound oil and gas drilling operations. Prepare for challenges such as—
- Gas kicks
- Corrosion
- Offshore drilling
Production Engineering: Become skilled in the production and field processing of oil and gas. Learn to design efficient and cost-effective procedures for lifting oil and gas from underground reservoirs.
Even in a challenging economy, petroleum engineers typically enjoy excellent opportunities in degree-related careers or graduate school.
Placement (2009): 91%
Average starting salary (2009): $46,327
Graduate Survey Information
Even in a challenging economy, petroleum engineers typically enjoy excellent opportunities in degree-related careers or graduate school.
Placement (2009): 91%
Average starting salary (2009): $46,327
Faculty
Along with conducting research, our world-class faculty are passionate about teaching and mentoring students like you.
Student Spotlight
Montana Tech is limitless. I have never had a professor tell me, ‘You can’t do that.’ As fast as I come up with an idea, I can put it into action.
-Scyller Borglum, Petroleum Engineering
Student Spotlight
I chose Tech because every time I talked to major petroleum companies like BP, Chevron, Chesapeake and others about what school they liked to hire from, they said, ‘Montana Tech.’Read more student spotlights»
-Rory Lapka, Petroleum Engineering
