Petroleum engineer salary question

KIDRoach
Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:16:58 +0000

Getting a PhD in Petroleum Engineering and an MBA is a waste of time. If you have a PhD, you’ll likely be working in R&D (Research and Development) where you won’t have much time to do anything business related. If you did MBA, you’ll more than likely be affiliated with management. Decide which way you’d like to be and come back.

As far as salary goes, bachelor in petroleum engineers will make about $80k based on this article:
[Expect to Pay More for Entry-Level Talent - In Charge - WSJ](Expect to Pay More for Entry-Level Talent - WSJ)

Of course, this value is based on where you live and what kind of job you will be doing.