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2024 Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate Degree Schools in Texas

2 Colleges in Texas
29 Associate Degrees
$51,957 Avg Early-Career Salary
Mining & Petroleum Technology isn't the most popular associate program in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #154 in popularity out of 328 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 29 associate degrees in mining & petroleum technology during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mining & petroleum technology students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Associate Degree Schools in Texas ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Mining & Petroleum Technology in Texas

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for mining & petroleum technology students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Texas Schools for an Associate in Mining & Petroleum Tech

1
13 Annual Graduates
$42,364 Median Starting Salary
$31,138 Median Student Debt

It is difficult to beat Houston Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in mining & petroleum technology. Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Houston.

Students who graduate with their associate from the mining & petroleum tech program state that they receive average early career wages of $42,364.

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Navarro College
Corsicana, TX

It is difficult to beat Navarro College if you want to pursue an associate degree in mining & petroleum technology. Located in the town of Corsicana, Navarro College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Associate recipients from the mining & petroleum technology degree program at Navarro College make $9,593 above the average college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a associate in mining & petroleum technology from Navarro College

Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Mining & Petroleum Technology Colleges in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Arizona 169 0
Oklahoma 136 9

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Mining & Petroleum Technology is one of 18 different types of Engineering Technologies programs to choose from.

Mining & Petroleum Tech Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Petroleum Technology/Technician 29

Related Major Annual Graduates
Electromechanical Engineering Technology 694
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 386
Industrial Production Technology 241
Environmental Control Technology 202
Electronics Engineering Technology 191
Construction Engineering Technology 184
Quality Control Technology 137
Engineering-Related Technologies 34
Computer Engineering Technology 32
Architectural Engineering Technology 25

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