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 Date	Undergraduates	Masters	Doctoral
Fall 2016	387	44	42
Fall 2017	284	50	41
Fall 2018	191	39	36
Fall 2019	158	43	37

Degrees Awarded	Undergraduates	Masters	Doctoral
07/01/2015 - 06/30/2016	73	27	5
07/01/2016 - 06/30/2017	69	25	3
07/01/2017 - 06/30/2018	120	21	13

Does not include second majors enrolled in other colleges.