2007-04-09 06:18:52 · 4 answers · asked by Ace 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
“The branch of engineering that involves the development and exploitation of crude oil and natural gas fields as well as the technical analysis and forecasting of their future performance. Its origins lie in both mining engineering and geology.” (Quote is from Britannica link shown below.)
“Bachelor’s degree candidates in petroleum engineering received starting salary offers averaging $61,516 a year (in 2005). They are among the highest paid engineers.” (Quote from Sloan Career Cornerstone link provided below.)
About the importance of Petroleum Engineers
http://www.spe.org/spe/jsp/basic/0,2396,1104_1728_0,00.html
Also, see "Petroleum Engineers Make a World of Difference" (slide show) at bottom of the above link.
(from the) Society of Petroleum Engineers:
http://www.spe.org/
Encyclopedia Definition Links:
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9105848/petroleum-engineering
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum_engineering
Petroleum Engineering Overview (in PDF): http://www.careercornerstone.org/pdf/petroleum/petroleum.pdf
Universities offering degrees in Petroleum Engineering include:
· University of Alaska - Fairbanks
· Colorado School of Mines
· The University of Kansas
· University of Louisiana at Lafayette
· Louisiana State University and A&M College
· Marietta College
· University of Missouri-Rolla
· Montana Tech of the University of Montana
· New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
· The University of Oklahoma
· Pennsylvania State University
· Texas A & M University
· University of Texas at Austin
· Texas Tech University
· The University of Tulsa
· University of Utah
· West Virginia University
2007-04-09 08:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by Metallic stuff 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello there! genius (it's a compliment). I am a graduate in Chemical Engineering and as far as I know, you should think according to your country statistics. I mean, whether its a petroleum-products or -raw-materials rich country or the case else-wise. But a chemical engineer is able to apply in all manufacturing industries whether they are general or petroleum & gas based. So, it is better to choose chemical engineering most usually. And if you want to do petroleum engineering and have interests in it, I think you should try for distinction in this, and by distinction I mean skillful through petroleum engineering knowledge plus a top score of GPA in your class. Choose sensibly as you like and never regret your decision.(:-) Good Luck!
2016-05-21 00:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by cari 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best paying engineering major, on average. Hardest. Hard as rocks. Take Chemical Engineering, then throw in petroleum, tons of energy classes, add in geology, then take away any fun anyone can ever find in college.
2007-04-09 14:11:45 · answer #3 · answered by utpostman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's your question ?
2007-04-09 06:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋