Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Texas A&M University-Kingsville graduates compare to all programs nationally
Texas A&M University-Kingsville graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 10th percentile of all petroleum engineering bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Texas
Petroleum Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Texas (7 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-Kingsville | $43,257 | — | — | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $86,761 | $111,635 | $17,239 | 0.20 |
| Texas Tech University | $80,460 | $106,480 | $26,090 | 0.32 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $69,603 | $123,170 | $19,000 | 0.27 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin | $61,299 | $99,979 | $24,500 | 0.40 |
| University of Houston | $52,295 | $84,507 | $23,366 | 0.45 |
| National Median | $67,567 | — | $25,875 | 0.38 |
Other Petroleum Engineering Programs in Texas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Texas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | $11,678 | $86,761 | $17,239 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock | $11,852 | $80,460 | $26,090 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station College Station | $13,099 | $69,603 | $19,000 |
| The University of Texas Permian Basin Odessa | $10,904 | $61,299 | $24,500 |
| University of Houston Houston | $9,711 | $52,295 | $23,366 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Texas A&M University-Kingsville, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 19 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.