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Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate Degrees
There are 32 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.9% of Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 328 people earned theirMining & Petroleum Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mining & Petroleum Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 51 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 106 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 66 |
Earnings of Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology of $58,393 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,450 |
| 4 years | $58,393 |
| 5 years | $65,518 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mining & Petroleum Technology students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 84.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 89 |
| Women | 17 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65 | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 21.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 4.7% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 1.9% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.9% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer a associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Mining & Petroleum Technology students seeking a associate degree is Uintah Basin Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fletcher Technical Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis and Clark Community College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nicholls State University is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lackawanna College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Technology Center is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierpont Community and Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia Northern Community College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 6 associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seward County Community College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mountain Empire Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Anchorage is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Technology/Technician | 294 |
| Mining Technology/Technician | 29 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other | 5 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Mining & Petroleum Technology that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 11,920 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 11,391 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 10,798 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,702 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9,196 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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