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Mining & Petroleum Technology at Western Texas College
If you plan to study Mining & Petroleum Technology, take a look at what Western Texas College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Texas College is located in Snyder, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 5 mining & petroleum technology degrees were granted at Western Texas College.
Studying Online at Western Texas College
Many students take online classes at Western Texas College. Among 1,385 students, 659 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 334 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates at Western Texas College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates at Western Texas College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (5).
Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate’s Program at Western Texas College
Of the 2 associate’s mining & petroleum technology graduates at Western Texas College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mining & Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Texas College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Mining & Petroleum Technology associate’s degree recipients at Western Texas College, higher than 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 Western Texas College
This Mining & Petroleum Technology program at Western Texas College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Technology | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mining & Petroleum Technology Graduates
Students who finish Mining & Petroleum Technology program at Western Texas College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.