2027 Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate’s Degree Schools

Mining & Petroleum Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for mining & petroleum technology students.

What’s on this page:

• Best Associate’s Degree Mining & Petroleum Technology Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Mining & Petroleum Technology in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in mining & petroleum technology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Mining & Petroleum Technology

1

Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Mining & Petroleum Technology Degrees Awarded

$63,377 Median Starting Salary

Lackawanna College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mining & petroleum technology. Set in the city of Scranton, Lackawanna College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 18 mining & petroleum technology degrees were awarded at Lackawanna College in the most recent year. Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates of Lackawanna College earn a median of $63,377 early in their careers. Lackawanna College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in mining & petroleum technology from Lackawanna College

2

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

38 Mining & Petroleum Technology Degrees Awarded

$63,555 Median Starting Salary

Nicholls State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mining & petroleum technology, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. There were roughly 38 mining & petroleum technology students who graduated with this degree at Nicholls State University in the most recent data year. Mining & Petroleum Technology graduates of Nicholls State University earn a median of $63,555 early in their careers. Nicholls State University graduates carry a median of $18,848 in student loans. Get the full mining & petroleum technology details for Nicholls State University

Other Mining & Petroleum Technology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.