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Petroleum Technology at West Virginia Northern Community College
If you are interested in studying Petroleum Technology, consider the program at West Virginia Northern Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia Northern Community College is located in Wheeling, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 petroleum technology graduations were recorded at West Virginia Northern Community College.
Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia Northern Community College
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia Northern Community College. Among 1,525 students, 634 (42%) studied exclusively online and 614 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Petroleum Technology Rankings at West Virginia Northern Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia Northern Community College’s Petroleum Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #None |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 3 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 6 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #None |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Petroleum Technology graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Petroleum Technology graduates at West Virginia Northern Community College are 29% women (2) and 71% men (5).
Petroleum Technology Associate’s Program at West Virginia Northern Community College
Of the 2 associate’s 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 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Petroleum Technology Graduates
Those who complete Petroleum Technology program at West Virginia Northern Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.