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Mining & Petroleum Technology Basic Certificates
There are 32 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and22% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 | 106 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 66 |
Earnings of Mining & Petroleum Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology of $58,393 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. About 92.8% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 154 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 77.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 1.8% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mining & Petroleum Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 45 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate is Uintah Basin Technical College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their basic certificate 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.
Fletcher Technical Community College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lewis and Clark Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 22 basic certificates 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.
Nicholls State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their basic certificate 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.
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lackawanna College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 12 basic certificates 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 12 basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 12 basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 9 basic certificates 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.
Central Technology Center comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate 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.
Pierpont Community and Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 8 basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
West Virginia Northern Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 7 basic certificates 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.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ivy Tech Community College is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 6 basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 6 basic certificates 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.
Mountain Empire Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Mining & Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate 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.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is a popular choice for Mining & Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Mining & Petroleum Technology here go on to 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 basic certificates.
| 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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