Associate Degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology
Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Tech Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 145 people earned their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. This makes it the 154th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mining & petroleum tech at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Basic Certificate | 219 |
| Associate Degree | 145 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 62 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 7 |
Earnings of Mining & Petroleum Tech Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech is $59,357. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $58,787 to a high of $63,377.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for mining & petroleum tech majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in mining & petroleum tech. About 83.4% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 121 |
| Women | 24 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mining & petroleum tech associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 76 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 19 |
Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Tech Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Nicholls State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mining & petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,686 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Nicholls State University. Of these students, 9% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Nicholls State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,357.
Stark State College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Stark State College. Stark State College mining & petroleum tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,357.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mining & petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest Mississippi Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from SMCC. Data shows that SMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,357.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mining & petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pierpont Community and Technical College. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Pierpont Community and Technical College. Pierpont Community and Technical College mining & petroleum tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,357.
Houston Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining & petroleum tech. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Houston Community College. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech at Houston Community College make a median salary of 59,357.
Bismarck State College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from BSC. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that BSC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,357.
Fletcher Technical Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining & petroleum tech. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Fletcher Technical Community College. Of these students, 18% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fletcher Technical Community College mining & petroleum tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,357.
Lackawanna College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining & petroleum tech. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Lackawanna College. Data shows that Lackawanna College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,357.
The 9th most popular school in the country for mining & petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Navarro College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Navarro College. Those who complete their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech at Navarro College make a median salary of 59,357.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from OSU Institute of Technology. Of these students, 27% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology make a median salary of 59,357.
The 11th most popular school in the country for mining & petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is West Virginia Northern Community College. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from WVNCC. Those who complete their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech at West Virginia Northern Community College make a median salary of 59,357.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mining & petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lewis and Clark Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Lewis and Clark Community College. Lewis and Clark Community College mining & petroleum tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,357.
Williston State College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Williston State College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Williston State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,357.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining & petroleum tech. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from CPI. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology mining & petroleum tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,357.
Bossier Parish Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining & petroleum tech. Roughly 6,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Bossier Parish Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech at Bossier Parish Community College make a median salary of 59,357.
Seward County Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from SCCC. Those who complete their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech at Seward County Community College make a median salary of 59,357.
University of the Virgin Islands is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,955 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,434 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from UVI. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women. Data shows that UVI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $59,357.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mining & petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Western Texas College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from Western Texas College. Western Texas College mining & petroleum tech graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $59,357.
Coastal Bend College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining & petroleum tech. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech from CBC. Those who complete their associate degree in mining & petroleum tech at Coastal Bend College make a median salary of 59,357.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to mining & petroleum tech that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Engineering | 4,075 |
| Electronics Engineering | 2,824 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 2,815 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering | 2,755 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,640 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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