Top 10 Highest Paying US Majors 2024

02. Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering is a major with deep roots in the U.S. oil industry, offering graduates financial security and a chance to contribute to a massive global sector.

Average Salary : Graduates can expect an annual income of around $156,000.

Job Prospects : Career options include Oil Drilling Engineering, Oil Well Engineering, Production Engineering, and Oil Exploration Engineering.

Top colleges/universities : Top programmes offered by some respected universities in the United States for Petroleum Engineering include the University of Regina’s Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum Systems and Louisiana State University’s B.S. in Petroleum Engineering.