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Petroleum Technology at Southwest Mississippi Community College
If you plan to study Petroleum Technology, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Mississippi Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southwest Mississippi Community College is in Summit, MS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 4 petroleum technology degrees were granted at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Online Class Availability at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Petroleum Technology graduates at Southwest Mississippi Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Petroleum Technology graduates at Southwest Mississippi Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (4).
Petroleum Technology Associate’s Program at Southwest Mississippi Community College
Among the 4 associate’s petroleum technology degrees awarded at Southwest Mississippi Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 50% of Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Southwest Mississippi Community College, higher than 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
Graduates of the Petroleum Technology program at Southwest Mississippi Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Petroleum Technology majors, 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.