Petroleum Engineering
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Petroleum engineers design and operate wells and well systems to produce crude oil and natural gas resources from the earth. Responsibilities of the engineer include the design, construction, operation, and management of drilling, production, and field processing systems to economically recover and utilize the world's principle source of fuels and chemical feed-stocks. Effective synthesis of these systems is based on a comprehensive knowledge of basic mathematics, science, and engineering principles. The curriculum is designed to give each student a working knowledge of the following sub-disciplines within Petroleum Engineering:
Reservoir Engineering - study of the physical properties of oil and gas reservoirs with the goal of predicting recovery and maximizing value.
Drilling Engineering - study of the design and operation of drilling activities for vertical, directional and horizontal wells to subsurface depths, both onshore and offshore, to access petroleum resources.
Production Engineering - study of the design and operation of equipment and procedures involved in the production and field processing of oil and gas, including cost-effective procedures for lifting oil and other fluids from underground reservoirs.
PLACEMENT
The departments' close liaison with the oil and gas producing industry give students many opportunities for work experiences and scholarships. All undergraduates have opportunities to obtain summer jobs in the industry with salaries ranging from $3500 to $4500 per month. Placement of graduates has been 100% for numerous years. Recently full-time graduate salaries have averaged in excess of $70,000 per year.
DEGREE OPTIONS
Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs in Petroleum Engineering are available. Current technology and engineering practices used throughout the industry are provided in the classroom. The Petroleum Engineering degree prepares students for a career that can take them to all corners of the world. The Master of Science Degree Program offers both thesis and non-thesis options, with high-tech research opportunities.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
During the past several years, all USA and Canadian students with a GPA greater than 3.0 have had scholarship support from the college or the department. Estimated costs per semester, including mandated fees, are in-state tuition $2,840, out of state tuition $7,560. Estimated on-campus living expenses are $2,930 for a double room with full meals per semester. Cost of books and supplies for the typical Petroleum Engineering major is about $800 per semester. Financial aid is available through grants, scholarships, and student loans.
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