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Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, BSPNGE

Located in the center of very active and important shale oil and gas activities in the Marcellus and Utica regions, our Department offers unique educational and practical opportunities.

Students come from all over the world because of our Department’s stellar reputation, and our graduates are in high demand by the biggest names in the oil and natural gas industry.

Our curriculum blends scientific and engineering fundamentals, oral and written communication, computer applications and work on topics like drilling engineering, production engineering, reservoir engineering and stimulation design.

Faculty members are active in a wide range of research specialties, including fluid flow through porous media, reservoir characterization, natural gas production and storage, formation stimulation and fracturing, drilling engineering and environmental remediation. We also are developing a broad scientific base in extraction technology.

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Your Degree Plan

Intro

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Want to be part of today's most dynamic and interesting engineering fields? Because of our stellar reputation, students come to 61´«Ã½tv from all over the world for this program.

Take advantage of special options related to this major:

  • Honors

    Expand your curiosity — and enhance your curriculum — through the 61´«Ã½tv Honors College. Two programs are offered: for first- and second-year students and for third- and fourth-year students.

The 61´«Ã½tv Difference

What sets this program apart from its competitors?

  • Eligible students can qualify for direct admittance into the PhD program.
  • Field trips, site visits and learning experiences on actual, working oil and gas sites.
  • PNGE enrolls students from all over the world.
  • Frequent interaction with leading industry professionals through field trips, conferences, lectures, short courses and extracurricular activities.
  • Hands-on team design projects at the junior and senior level, as well as opportunities to enter national and international design and paper competitions.
  • Opportunities to work with faculty who are researching development of unconventional resources.
  • Faculty and students consistently earn high accolades from the Society of Petroleum Engineers, American Association of Drilling Engineers and other organizations.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
  • Award-winning PNGE faculty are recognized around the world as experts in their field.
  • Facilities include rig floor simulator, and Dominion Energy Natural Gas Measurement Laboratory.
Scholarships

Over 92% of 61´«Ã½tv freshmen receive grants or scholarships (2022-2023).

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Learn by Doing

Learning happens outside the classroom. Get involved.

  • Explore specialized areas such as drilling or reservoir engineering, management, geophysical well logging and secondary oil recovery.
  • Access a variety of development programs, including , the , paid undergraduate research opportunities, tutoring, resume workshops, job fairs, national and international paper contests, conferences and lectures.
  • Gain practical knowledge and research skills for problem solving in the oil and gas industry through PNGE's first-of-its-kind undergraduate research course. Topics focus on shale gas formations and the production of more fuel from fewer wells, automation, optimization and monitoring to make drilling and production more environmentally friendly.
  • Attend conferences and take part in professional development and networking opportunities through PNGE's student organizations.

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Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a that shares your interests:

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What you learn outside of the classroom is just as important as what you learn during class. We’ll help you follow your curiosity.

Careers and Outcomes

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Petroleum Engineers

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.

Median Salary: $135,690

Possible job titles include: Drilling Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Production Engineer, Reservoir Engineer.

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Sales Engineers

Sell business goods or services, the selling of which requires a technical background equivalent to a baccalaureate degree in engineering.

Has a Bright Outlook

Median Salary: $116,950

Possible job titles include: Account Executive, Account Manager, Customer Engagement Manager, Technical Sales Engineer.

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Potential Employers

Graduates have worked for companies such as:

  • Chevron
  • Range
  • EQT
  • Dominion Energy
  • Cabot Oil and Gas
  • The Department of Energy
  • The National Energy Technology Laboratory

Areas of Graduate Study

Graduates have pursued advanced degrees in:

  • Engineering disciplines
  • Business
  • Computer science
  • Law

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to 61´«Ã½tv's Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering major, first-time freshmen must meet 61´«Ã½tv's . They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the .

Tuition and Aid

How much does Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering at 61´«Ã½tv cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates are available on our tuition website. Anyone who is not a current West Virginia resident, including international students, will be charged non-resident rates.

Scholarships

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Ways to Save

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Financial Aid

The most important step toward funding your future with financial aid for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering major is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

Ohio Tuition Reciprocity

As the result of a special agreement, students from Ohio who are fully admitted to Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering can enroll at 61´«Ã½tv and pay in-state tuition rates. Students must be admitted to both the University and this major.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to 61´«Ã½tv.

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