Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (https://www.abet.org).

Program Educational Objectives Our graduates, within a few years of graduation, will:

• Be competent petroleum engineering professionals in their workplaces
• Pursue professional development by engaging in advanced studies or other educational activities

Student Outcomes
To meet these educational objectives, students in the program will attain:

• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Enrollment at Fall Census	Undergraduates	Masters	Doctoral
2023	54	28	24
2022	56	29	22
2021	80	27	22
2020	111	32	29
2019	158	43	37

Degrees Awarded	Undergraduates	Masters	Doctoral
2023-24	–	–	–
2022-23	20	7	6
2021-22	27	17	5
2020-21	31	16	4
2019-20	26	4	4

Does not include second majors enrolled in other colleges.