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Mining & Petroleum Technology at Southwest Virginia Community College
If you are interested in studying Mining & Petroleum Technology, you may want to check out the program at Southwest Virginia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southwest Virginia Community College is located in Cedar Bluff, VA.
Studying Online at Southwest Virginia Community College
Online coursework is an option at Southwest Virginia Community College. Among 2,364 students, 939 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 859 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Top-Paying Careers for Mining & Petroleum Technology Graduates
Those who complete Mining & Petroleum Technology program at Southwest Virginia Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors, 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 |
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
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