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Associate Degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology

210 Yearly Graduations
$54,987 Median Salary
$15,750 Median Debt
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can get your associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.9% of mining and petroleum tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Tech Majors

In 2020-2021, 210 earned their associate degree in mining and 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 and petroleum tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 210
Basic Certificate 129
Undergraduate Certificate 81
Bachelor’s Degree 25

Earnings of Mining & Petroleum Tech Majors With Associate Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech is $54,987. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $51,402 and the high is $56,769.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech is $15,750. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $19,409 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $11,785.

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Student Diversity

More men than women pursue associate degrees in mining and petroleum tech. About 86.7% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 182
Women 28
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mining and petroleum tech associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 2
Black or African American 40
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 136
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 14
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There are 33 colleges that offer an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
43 Yearly Graduations
7% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Nicholls State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mining and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Nicholls State University. Of these students, 7% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Stark State College

North Canton, Ohio
19 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stark State College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining and petroleum tech. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Stark State College. About 16% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

19 Yearly Graduations
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for mining and petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest Mississippi Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from SMCC.

#4

Pierpont Community and Technical College

Fairmont, West Virginia
14 Yearly Graduations
14% Women

Pierpont Community and Technical College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Pierpont Community and Technical College.

#5

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
13 Yearly Graduations
15% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for mining and petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Houston Community College. About 15% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Bismarck State College

Bismarck, North Dakota
12 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bismarck State College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from BSC. Of these students, 8% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, Louisiana
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fletcher Technical Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. Each year, around 2,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Fletcher Technical Community College. About 17% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Lackawanna College

Scranton, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lackawanna College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The mining and petroleum tech program at Lackawanna College awarded 11 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#9

Navarro College

Corsicana, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Navarro College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining and petroleum tech. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Navarro College. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

9 Yearly Graduations
11% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for mining and petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The mining and petroleum tech program at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology awarded 9 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.

#11

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, West Virginia
8 Yearly Graduations
13% Women

West Virginia Northern Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining and petroleum tech. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from WVNCC.

#12

Lewis and Clark Community College

Godfrey, Illinois
7 Yearly Graduations
14% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lewis and Clark Community College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. Each year, around 4,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 associate degrees were handed out to mining and petroleum tech majors at Lewis and Clark Community College. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.

#13

Williston State College

Williston, North Dakota
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for mining and petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Williston State College. Roughly 900 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Williston State College. Of these students, 40% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

5 Yearly Graduations

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from CPI.

#15

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, Louisiana
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for mining and petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bossier Parish Community College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Bossier Parish Community College.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Seward County Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from SCCC.

#17

University of the Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of the Virgin Islands comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in mining and petroleum tech. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,631 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. The mining and petroleum tech program at University of the Virgin Islands awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford

Bradford, Pennsylvania
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. The mining and petroleum tech program at University of Pittsburgh - Bradford awarded 3 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#17

Western Texas College

Snyder, Texas
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Western Texas College is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in mining and petroleum tech. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from Western Texas College.

#20

Coastal Bend College

Beeville, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for mining and petroleum tech majors who are seeking their associate degree is Coastal Bend College. Roughly 4,100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their associate degree in mining and petroleum tech from CBC. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to mining and petroleum tech that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Electromechanical Engineering 4,150
Electronics Engineering 3,344
Industrial Production Technology 3,236
Drafting & Design Engineering 2,947
Mechanical Engineering 1,835

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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