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Rankings
The department's undergraduate and graduate programs are currently ranked second in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Students
| Degrees Awarded (Fall 2018-Spring 2019) | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 162 |
| Master's | 43 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 30 |
| Total Awarded | 235 |
| Enrollment (Fall 2018) | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 497 |
| Graduate | 259 |
| Total Enrollment | 756 |
| Diversity - Undergraduate (Fall 2018) | |
|---|---|
| Female |
17.3% |
| Hispanic |
18.1% |
| Asian |
7.6% |
| African American |
1.5% |
| Multiracial |
1.6% |
| International |
24.4% |
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:
- 1 University Distinguished Professor
- 19 Professors
- 3 Associate professors
- 5 Assistant professors
- 3 Lecturers
- 10 Professors of engineering practice
- 1 Visiting professor
- 3 National Engineering Academy members
- 23 Society of Petroleum Engineers distinguished members
Research Areas
Advanced Drilling Technologies
Advanced Well Completion Technologies
Gas Hydrates
Prediction Models for Unconventional Reservoirs
Reservoir Modeling
Unconventional Reservoir Development and Assessment
Well Stimulation