<p>Im a junior and high school and comteplating going to college for petroleum engineering somewhere in texas. i have a friend who is living in texas right now and studying GIS and has said to have had many job offers already. i know the two careers are different, but it the demand for being a petroleum engineer or something similar a good idea?</p>
<p>It’s a gamble. Nobody knows what will happen in the volatile oil industry.</p>
<p>Do you want to be a petroleum engineer because the subject interests you or the money? Do the subject that interests you and see where it takes you…</p>
<p>It’s a good idea. In a recession, most people are not safe, be it a petroleum engineer or an accountant. </p>
<p>Money is good. Science is very interesting. And oil is not going out of commission probably in the next 30 years at least.</p>
<p>yucko22 - I’m a recent Petroleum Engineering graduate and a non-traditional student. I had a good career before going back to school ($75/yr) so for me to give that up I wasnt looking to accumulate student loans with a job starting at 40K/yr.
Oil is not going anywhere for a LONG time, it’s not only gasoline that is produced. My suggestion for you is go and get your petroleum degree and keep your grades up (3.0). If you have a high GPA during your sophmore year, you will get an internship with a oil/gas company and once you graduate (with a 3.0 or higher) you can easily pull a starting position at 80K/yr.
Even with a lower GPA, you will still be able to get a job. I have friends that graduated with a low C average still making 60k/yr right out of college. Your GPA will dictate your starting salary.</p>
<p>Great reply Madden93</p>
<p>Agree with madden93 !!</p>