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hello,i want to ask something.i want to take petroleum engineering after finish my matriculation.but i heard that the job for this course is limited and i'm so worry about it.can anybody give their opinion for this course?

Answer 1

With things rapidly changing, I suggest a major in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Civil with a minor in Petroleum Engineering. People are looking for sustainable energy sources and are thinking of alternatives to petroleum. While petroleum provides over 70% of the world’s energy and is likely to do so for at least another 50 year, climate change is challenging engineers to find "greener" energy sources--so the focus is slowly shifting from petroleum. (1)

You can also do a PE major with a Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or Civil minor.
If PE is what you're passionate about, go for it. You'll be successful if you're true to your strengths and do what you love.

Source
1. http://www.pge.utexas.edu/current/whatspe.cfm

Answer 2

Hi Zack - I responded to this question when you posted it in another forum, but will share it here too:

You might also do some research so you are familiar with the long-term possibilities in your field. Consider, for example, what your job prospects might be if you end up moving to a non-coastal area. Will there be job prospects wherever you live, or does this field limit you to living in specific areas? I never imaged I'd end up living on the other side of the country.

You can do some research on your own by looking in places like the Occupational Handbook. Here is a link specifically for petroleum engineering: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/petroleum-engineers.htm

This type of publication usually includes employment projections, average salary, etc. I'm no career counselor (you might talk to one) but you might think about what kinds of work you enjoy doing, and then do some research to see if this fits with what these engineers do. There is no point in spending the time and/or money investing in a field you don't think you will truly enjoy. Some things are more important than a big salary!

Hope this helps.