Mining & Petroleum Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mining & petroleum technology programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for mining & petroleum technology students.
Choosing a Great Mining & Petroleum Technology School
The mining & petroleum technology program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Mining & Petroleum Technology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Mining & Petroleum Technology Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Mining & Petroleum Technology in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mining & petroleum technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
South Louisiana Community College tops our 2027 ranking of the best mining & petroleum technology schools. Set in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. South Louisiana Community College awarded about 11 mining & petroleum technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mining & petroleum technology degree recipients from South Louisiana Community College generally make around $38,854. Students borrow a median of $12,435 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College one of the top schools for mining & petroleum technology. Set in the town of Olney, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College is a large public institution. There were roughly 57 mining & petroleum technology students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mining & petroleum technology degree from Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Olney Central College earn around $38,331 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,434.
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Lackawanna College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best mining & petroleum technology schools. Lackawanna College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. Lackawanna College graduates 67% of students within six years. Lackawanna College awarded about 18 mining & petroleum technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mining & petroleum technology degree recipients from Lackawanna College generally make around $63,377. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Nicholls State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mining & petroleum technology schools. Located in the city of Thibodaux, Nicholls State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 mining & petroleum technology degrees were awarded at Nicholls State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mining & petroleum technology degree from Nicholls State University earn around $58,199 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,987 to complete this degree.
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L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mining & petroleum technology, landing the #5 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Schriever. About 34 mining & petroleum technology degrees were awarded at L E Fletcher Technical Community College in the most recent year. Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates of L E Fletcher Technical Community College earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,396 to complete this degree.
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Western Texas College placed #6 among the best mining & petroleum technology schools. Located in the town of Snyder, Western Texas College is a mid-sized public university. About 25 mining & petroleum technology degrees were awarded at Western Texas College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mining & petroleum technology program make about $68,077 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,691 to complete this degree.
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West Virginia Northern Community College came in at #7 for mining & petroleum technology this year. Located in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia Northern Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 18 mining & petroleum technology students who graduated with this degree at West Virginia Northern Community College in the most recent data year. Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates of West Virginia Northern Community College earn a median of $37,542 early in their careers. West Virginia Northern Community College graduates carry a median of $11,528 in student loans.
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Uintah Basin Technical College earned the #8 position for mining & petroleum technology this year. Located in the town of Roosevelt, Uintah Basin Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Uintah Basin Technical College awarded about 39 mining & petroleum technology degrees in the most recent data year.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
