Rankings
The department's undergraduate program is currently ranked first in the nation and the graduate program is ranked second in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Download our latest fact sheet here.
Ranked 2022
Ranked 2023
Student Enrollment
| Student Level | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 332 |
| Master's | 66 |
| Doctoral | 73 |
| Total Enrollment | 471 |
| Source: Texas A&M University Data and Research Services as reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
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Degrees Awarded
| Degree Level | Number of Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 105 |
| Master's | 41 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
| Total Degrees Awarded | 168 |
| Source: Texas A&M University Data and Research Services | |
Demographics
| International Students | Domestic Students |
|---|---|
| 24.2% | 75.8% |
| Source: Texas A&M University Data and Research Services | |
Faculty
With a high-quality student body and outstanding faculty, the department is well poised to achieve its mission of excellence. Some indicators of our faculty recognition include:
- 38 total faculty
- 15 Professors
- 2 Research professors
- 5 Associate professors
- 1 Assistant professor
- 12 Professors of Practice
- 3 Lecturers
Faculty Recognition
- 2 National Academy of Engineering Members
- 1 University Distinguished Professor
- 3 Regents Professors
- 6 Society of Petroleum Engineers honorary members
- 21 Society of Petroleum Engineers distinguished members
Research Areas
Advanced Drilling Technologies
Well Control, Optimized Drilling Performance, Horizontal Drilling, Dual Gradient Drilling, Applied Drilling, Offshore Drilling Risks
Advanced Well Completion Technologies
Downhole Diagnostic Measurements, Intelligent Completions, Wellbore Models, Oil and Gas Recovery, Fluid/Gas/Foam Behavior
GeoEnergy Technologies
Methane Hydrates, Geothermal Systems, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Hydrogen Separation and Storage, Water Management
Gas Hydrates
Data Investigation, Crystal Growth, Behavior Modeling and Prediction, Gas Hydrate Systems
Predictive Models for Unconventional Reservoirs
Geologic, Fracture Propagation, Reservoir Simulation,
Risk Assessment
Reservoir Modeling
Simulator Development, Optimization, Upscaling, Numerical Analysis
Unconventional Reservoir Development and Assessment
Pore-Scale Rock Physics, Diagnostic Technologies, Nanotechnologies
Well Stimulation
Hydraulic Fracturing Methods, Materials, Models, Matrix Acidizing, Acid Fracturing, Injections, Nanotechnology, Thermal Applications, Refracturing, Sand Transport