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Mining & Petroleum Technology at West Virginia Northern Community College
If you plan to study Mining & Petroleum Technology, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia Northern Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia Northern Community College is in Wheeling, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 7 mining & petroleum technology graduations were recorded at West Virginia Northern Community College.
Online Class Availability at West Virginia Northern Community College
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia Northern Community College. Among 1,525 students, 634 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 614 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Mining & Petroleum Technology Rankings at West Virginia Northern Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia Northern Community College’s Mining & Petroleum Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #None |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 7 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #None |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).
Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate’s Program at West Virginia Northern Community College
Of the 2 associate’s mining & petroleum technology degrees awarded at West Virginia Northern Community College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining & Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at West Virginia Northern Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*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 West Virginia Northern Community College
This Mining & Petroleum Technology program at West Virginia Northern Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Technology | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mining & Petroleum Technology Graduates
Students who finish Mining & Petroleum Technology program at West Virginia Northern Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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 |
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.