1. West Virginia University
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BS Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

BS Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

West Virginia University

Program Overview

Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering is concerned with design and application aspects of the discovery, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas resources.Professionals in this field must have a thorough understanding of the geological principles relating to the occurrence, discovery, and production of fluid hydrocarbons. The petroleum and natural gas engineer must know and be capable of applying both conventional engineering design principles as well as those pertaining specifically to the field of petroleum and natural gas engineering. These are developed in the petroleum and natural gas engineering courses in the curriculum. In addition, a strong foundation in mathematics and the sciences broadens the future engineer s professional capabilities. Because many engineers will be employed as supervisors or executives, managerial and social skills are also emphasized.

Program Key Stats

$24774 (Annual cost)



76 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
80

1230
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Statement/Letter of Intent, 3 Letters of recommendation

Career Options

  • Petroleum geologists
  • Reservoir engineers
  • Production engineers
  • Drilling engineers

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