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PhD in Petroleum Engineering

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Program Overview

Petroleum and natural gas engineering is a broad based discipline primarily concerned with the development, exploration, and conservation of oil and gas resources. Petroleum and natural gas engineers plan and supervise drilling and well completion programs, design and select drilling and production equipment, optimize the production of oil and natural gas, estimate reserves, and manage oil and gas properties.

Program Key Stats




74.4 %

Eligibility Criteria


6

Additional Information & Requirements

Students who wish to pursue a degree at New Mexico Tech must have graduated from secondary school with the equivalent of a 2.5 grade point average. GRE general exam is required for most programs.

Career Options

  • Professor
  • Oil exploration engineers
  • Oil well engineers
  • Production engineers
  • Reservoir engineers

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