Hello Everyone,

I am undergraduate student currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering in United States. But I have been hearing continuously about Petroleum Engineering at present. The course material looks kinda easier than Mechanical Engineering and after getting Bachelors Degree, as of current data, graduates start around $75,000-$80,000 per year. Where as Mechanical Engineers earn somewhere around $50,000-$55,000 and Masters is almost necessary. Well I am starting to think to switch my major to Petroleum Engineering, I want some advice. As people say that there is no future of Petroleum Engineering in Nepal, but I see a lot of chances as establishing a Bio-Diesel plants, exploration of possible natural gas or oil mines and much more.

And I am also hearing that after graduation, it is easier for US citizens to get a job in the field. And being an International Student on F1 Visa, it will be harder , almost impossible to get a job and the expected salary.

And there are a lot of people like me in this website, around United States  doing engineering, and I think this post will be helpful for them to choose a right and correct field for future. So, to all Professors or Enginers or any related Technologists on this field, can you people please suggest me what to do, whether it would be better option to switch to Petroleum or to stay in Mechanical. I would really appreciate that. Valuable suggestions from students doing engineering is also appreciated, and I think it would be helpful for a lot students.

Also suggestions from countries around the globe, where petroleum and natural gas industry are strong is appreciated.

By the way, I request all viewers not to post inappropiate comments and dont waste time. Please !

And happy new year everyone!

Jaya Nepal.