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<p>I am considering Petroleum Engineering; however, I am wondering what the field will be like in the years to come. Do we have 40 more years of oil dependence? Or, will a PetE degree become useless after a decade or two. </p>

<p>I am not an engineering undergrad, as I attend a LAC. But I could do a joint program after earning a BA, thus earning a BA/BS, 5 yr program (3 as of now), in my major and engineering. Or, I could simply pursue a Master in PetE in the same timeframe. Nevertheless, I do not want to invest the time, effort and money if the field will come to an end (or lose profitability) anytime soon.</p>

<p>Any other insight about the PetE field and the petroleum industry would be welcome.</p>

<p>Your thoughts and comments are appreciated. Thanks.</p>

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<p>If you want to work for big oil, why not go for ChemE or for non-engineering majors try geology, geophysics, etc. Then if the oil industry goes bust, you have a more general major to fall back on.</p>