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Petroleum Technology Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Technology is offered at 28 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Petroleum Technology. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Education Levels of Petroleum Technology Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 294 students earned theirPetroleum Technology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Petroleum Technology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 51 |
| Associate’s Degree | 101 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 56 |
Earnings of Petroleum Technology Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in 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
This degree is more popular with male students. About 75.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Petroleum Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 75.0% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 25.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Petroleum Technology Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
Uintah Basin Technical College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 82 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Fletcher Technical Community College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in 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 bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 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 bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lackawanna College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 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 comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 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 Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 12 bachelor's degrees in 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 Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Technology Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierpont Community and Technical College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Houston Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in 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 Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seward County Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 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.
University of Alaska Anchorage comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 5 bachelor's degrees in 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.
Western Texas College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southwest Mississippi Community College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Williston State College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Petroleum Technology that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mining Technology/Technician | 29 |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other | 5 |
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.
