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Petroleum Technology Basic Certificates
There are 28 schools in the United States where you can earn abasic certificate in Petroleum Technology. This degree is more popular with male students, and about23% 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 | 4 |
| Master’s Degree | 56 |
Earnings of Petroleum Technology Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in 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 estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 91.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 125 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Petroleum Technology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 0.7% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Petroleum Technology Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 36 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Petroleum Technology. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Petroleum Technology students seeking a basic certificate is Uintah Basin Technical College. This school awarded 82 basic certificates in Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in 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 basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their basic certificate in 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 comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nicholls State University is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 22 basic certificates 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.
Lackawanna College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Permian Basin is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stark State College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 11 basic certificates in Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to 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 basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central Technology Center comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pierpont Community and Technical College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their basic certificate 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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. This school awarded 7 basic certificates in Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 6 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seward County Community College is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their basic certificate in 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 Anchorage is a popular choice for Petroleum Technology majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 5 basic certificates in Petroleum Technology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Williston State College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Petroleum Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their basic certificate in Petroleum Technology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Petroleum Technology that also offer basic certificates.
| 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.
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