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Petroleum Technology at Houston Community College
If you plan to study Petroleum Technology, you may want to check out the program at Houston Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Houston Community College is in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 petroleum technology degrees were granted at Houston Community College.
Online Class Availability at Houston Community College
Many students take online classes at Houston Community College. Of 53,253 students, 15,681 (29%) studied exclusively online and 16,085 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Petroleum Technology Rankings at Houston Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Houston Community College’s Petroleum Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #None of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 6 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Texas | #None of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 6 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Petroleum Technology graduates at Houston Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Petroleum Technology graduates at Houston Community College are 14% women (1) and 86% men (6).
Petroleum Technology Associate’s Program at Houston Community College
Of the 5 associate’s petroleum technology graduates at Houston Community College, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Houston Community College, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Petroleum Technology Graduates
Students who finish Petroleum Technology program at Houston Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Petroleum Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Gas Plant Operators | $57,281 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.