BY THE NUMBERS
Mewbourne School of Petroleum
and Geological Engineering
MAJORS
Petroleum Engineering*
*MPGE also oers five-year accelerated
Master’s Degree Programs: B.S. and M.S. in
Petroleum Engineering or a B.S. in
Petroleum Engineering with an MBA.
The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering (MPGE) is one of the oldest
academic programs at OU and, according to U.S. News and World Report, is ranked No. 3 in the
nation. MPGE’s rigorous and accredited curriculum prepares students for work in a far-reaching
industry that supports much of the heartland. Students receive a firm foundation in contemporary
oil and gas issues, extraction methods, engineering processes, resource development and
advanced course work in the three primary petroleum engineering specializations. MPGE is
housed within the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy.
“By serving as a cabinet member in the Society of Petroleum
Engineers, I have gotten the unique opportunity to network
with fellow students, faculty and industry professionals.
Through my position, I have had the chance to travel to
conferences and represent MPGE, MCEE, and petroleum
engineering as a whole.”
– Elisheba Choppola, OU Class of 2020, Petroleum Engineering major
awarded in scholarships annually
median salary post-graduation
countries of origin represented
within the school
$350,000+ $85,77030+
CONTACT US
mpge.ou.edu
(405) 325-2921
@OU_MPGE
INFORMATION + TOURS
Contact Francey Freeman:
(405) 325-2921
THINGS TO KNOW
1
In the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy (MCEE), we
have a highly diverse and multicultural student experience
with over 50 countries represented.
2
According to U.S. News and World Report, the Mewbourne
School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering (MPGE) is
ranked No. 3 in the nation. MPGE is also recognized by the oil and
gas industry as a top-tier school in the recruitment of petroleum
engineering graduates.
3
MPGE has a history of excellence in pioneering new
technologies and techniques. OU is home of the first
drilling simulator to be placed at an academic institution.
In 2019, the college launched the Ronnie K. Irani Center
for Energy Solutions, allowing students to gain real-world
experience in the Oklahoma oil and gas industry.
4
MPGE oers accelerated Petroleum Engineering
B.S./MBA programs, giving students the unique blend of
engineering skills with a business mindset.
5
MCEE-specific Study Abroad Programs immerse
students in the culture of dierent countries while they take
approved petroleum engineering courses. The summer study
abroad programs are designed to complement an industry
summer internship (a program requirement). Past programs
have gone to Italy, Romania, China, and Brazil.
The first NOV Drilling Simulator to be placed at an academic institution.
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