<p>I'm currently a freshman at a school that has no engineering at all.. I really want to become a petroleum engineer and was wondering what I could major in that would make me as attractive as possible when I do get my petroleum engineering degree later on.. The reason why I don't want to just transfer to A&M or LSU and go ahead and get my Petroleum engineering degree is bc I have a full ride football scholarship and don't want to give that up. Would geology be a good bachelors to pair with petroleum engineering B.S. or maybe a BBA and MBA? If so would finance or computer science be better? Just wondering and if I was just wasting my time and the only degree that matters is the engineering one I would just go ahead and transfer but I want as much free school as I can get with football</p>
<p>If you are planning on getting a masters in petroleum, I don’t think it matters too much what your undergrad is in (seeing as it won’t be engineering). The important part would be to get your pre-reqs out of the way (calculus, chemistry and physics). Majoring in geology would give you a leg up in your petroleum classes though.</p>
<p>If I had a bachelors in geology could i just get a masters in engineering?</p>
<p>Definitely, I know some people doing that now. You will probably have to take a few undergraduate courses to make up for any deficiencies though.</p>
<p>Thanks man, appreciate the info</p>
<p>I would assume to be more inline with the math look toward a physics major as well. You can compare the required classes for engineering and see a lot of them cross over into physics.</p>
<p>Your best bet is probably to major in Geology with a Geophysics concentration. It depends on the school, but a normal geology degree may not have the same level of physics and math that an engineering program has.</p>
<p>I agree with those who suggest a geology degree (chemistry might also be a good choice), but more generally what you can do is look at a school with a PetrE degree and try to take as many comparable courses as possible. Geology should cover most of the ones you can take, but there may be a few more that you might not think of, and if you can cover a good portion of the prereqs you should be able to step immediately into an MS program. </p>
<p>I would not recommend an undergrad business degree if you want to work in engineering - those degrees are more oriented towards those who want to focus on the business side, and the only areas with decent overlap would be things like technical sales. Focus on the engineering path, then go after a masters in management, whatever type suits you after a few years in the field.</p>
<p>Thanks guys</p>