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Mining & Petroleum Technology at Southwest Mississippi Community College

If you plan to study Mining & Petroleum Technology, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Mississippi Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Southwest Mississippi Community College sits in Summit, MS.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 mining & petroleum technology degrees were awarded at Southwest Mississippi Community College.

Online & Distance Learning at Southwest Mississippi Community College

Distance learning is available at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Of 1,758 students, 158 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 669 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Mining & Petroleum Technology Graduates from Southwest Mississippi Community College

Graduates of Southwest Mississippi Community College’s Mining & Petroleum Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$32,583

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates at Southwest Mississippi Community College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates at Southwest Mississippi Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (4).

Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate’s Program at Southwest Mississippi Community College

Of the 4 associate’s mining & petroleum technology graduates at Southwest Mississippi Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).

Southwest Mississippi Community College gender breakdown of Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining & Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Mississippi Community College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	2

Racial-ethnic diversity of Mining & Petroleum Technology majors at Southwest Mississippi Community College

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Mining & Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Mississippi Community College, above the national average of 36%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mining & Petroleum Technology Concentrations at Southwest Mississippi Community College

This Mining & Petroleum Technology program at Southwest Mississippi Community College includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Petroleum Technology	4

Best-Paid Careers for Mining & Petroleum Technology Graduates

Graduates of the Mining & Petroleum Technology program at Southwest Mississippi Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$121,642
Photonics Technicians	$106,964
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists	$57,631
Gas Plant Operators	$57,281
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$50,058

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