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Bachelor

Petroleum Engineering, BS

University Overview

Texas A&M University

  • Country United States of America
  • Institution TypePublic
  • LocationCollege Station, Texas
  • Tuition$19,748 ~ $30,218

Program Introduction

Texas A&M University's Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering is a renowned program housed within the Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering, consistently ranked among the top petroleum engineering programs worldwide. This ABET-accredited program offers students exceptional technical education for careers in oil, gas, and geothermal energy development. Located in the heart of Texas' energy corridor, the program leverages strategic industry partnerships to provide students with relevant, cutting-edge educational experiences. The curriculum balances fundamental engineering principles with specialized petroleum knowledge, emphasizing both conventional and unconventional resource development, environmental responsibility, and emerging energy technologies. Students benefit from world-class facilities including drilling and production laboratories, reservoir simulation centers, and real-time drilling operations monitoring. The program's distinguished faculty combine outstanding academic credentials with extensive industry experience, ensuring graduates possess both theoretical understanding and practical skills demanded by employers. With strong industry connections, excellent placement rates, and a powerful Aggie alumni network in the energy sector, the program prepares graduates to become leaders in addressing global energy challenges.

Degrees OfferedBachelor of Science
  • Language of InstructionEnglish
  • Program Length48 months
  • Teaching MethodsOffline
Programme Structure

Engineering Foundation - Mathematics through differential equations - Physics, chemistry, and geology - Engineering mechanics and thermodynamics - Computer programming and numerical methods Petroleum-Specific Core - Reservoir engineering and fluid properties - Drilling engineering and well completions - Production engineering and well performance - Formation evaluation and petrophysics - Petroleum economics and project evaluation - Petroleum geology and geostatistics

Post-Graduation Prospects
  • Reservoir Engineer

    $90,000 - $120,000

  • Drilling Engineer

    $90,000 - $115,000

  • Production Engineer

    $85,000 - $110,000

  • Completions Engineer

    $85,000 - $115,000

Post-Graduation Salary
$85,000 - 120,000
Intake & Application Deadlines
IntakesApplication Deadlines
2025 Fall
2025-06-24
2026 Spring
2025-09-22

Admission Requirement

Academic
  • GPA3.5
English Proficiency
  • TOEFL-logo80
  • IELTS-logo6.0
  • PTE-logo53
Documents
  • Online ApplicationOptional

  • Official High School TranscriptOptional

  • SAT/ACTOptional

  • Essay ResponsesOptional

  • Resume Optional

Fees and Funding

Tuition

$30,218/Year

Housing Cost

$11,200/Year

Application Fee

$75

Visit the official program website for details.

Tuition

$30,218/Year