Petroleum Engineering Degree

The petroleum engineering program at Montana Tech of the University of Montana prepares students for careers at major oil companies, independent oil exploration, and production and service companies. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation for locating, extracting, and processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas. Program courses include: prospecting instruments and equipment, mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems and environmental and safety systems. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer petroleum engineering degrees.

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Montana Tech of the University of Montana

2715 Dickinson Street, Miles City, MT

Montana Tech of the University of Montana is a public institution located in Butte, MT and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Around two thousand students enroll at Montana Tech of the University of Montana yearly.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1440 to 1770 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 90% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 60% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,100 and nonresidents pay $20,000 annually. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,600 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Montana Tech of the University of Montana is the "Orediggers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NAIA. Athletic programs available:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Football (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)

Students who would like to see more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.mtech.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Montana Tech of the University of Montana has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Petroleum Engineers

Description

Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, petroleum engineers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).