Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians
Offered at 46 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 22 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 22 | $64,161 | $75,391 | — |
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 1 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis and Clark Community College | IL | — | $101,130 | — |
| 2 | Navarro College | TX | — | $71,213 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | OK | — | $105,423 | — |
| 2 | Lewis and Clark Community College | IL | — | $96,865 | — |
| 3 | Nicholls State University | LA | $64,161 | $87,373 | $16,050 |
| 4 | Lackawanna College | PA | $69,818 | $82,765 | — |
| 5 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | PA | — | $75,391 | — |
| 6 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | — | $75,391 | — |
| 7 | Northern Oklahoma College | OK | $63,326 | — | — |
| 8 | Fletcher Technical Community College | LA | — | $62,837 | — |
| 9 | Houston City College | TX | — | $61,137 | — |
| 10 | Southwest Mississippi Community College | MS | — | $46,862 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicholls State University | LA | $51,789 | $84,550 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
