2023 Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Mining & Petroleum Technology School for You
Mining & Petroleum Technology is the #312 most popular major in the country with 445 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the mining and petroleum tech programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Southwest Region Schools in Mining & Petroleum Technology
Our 2023 rankings named Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology the best school in the Southwest Region for mining and petroleum technology students. Located in the town of Okmulgee, OSU Institute of Technology is a public college with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Navarro College is a great place for mining and petroleum technology students. Located in the distant town of Corsicana, Navarro College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Houston Community College is a great place for mining and petroleum technology students. Located in the large city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that mining and petroleum tech majors at Houston Community College take out is $21,386.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lone Star College System is a great place for mining and petroleum technology students. Located in the medium-sized city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Request InformationBest Mining & Petroleum Technology Colleges by State
Explore the best mining and petroleum technology schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 29 |
| Arizona | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 9 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Mining & Petroleum Tech
Mining & Petroleum Technology is one of 18 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Mining & Petroleum Tech
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | 11,906 |
| Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 10,593 |
| Drafting & Design Engineering Technology | 8,964 |
| Environmental Control Technology | 8,690 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 8,592 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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